Nigerian Military Denies Presence of American Troops, Emphasizes Security Partnership
The Nigerian Military Headquarters has denied reports of American troops being deployed in Nigeria for combat operations. The Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, clarified that the partnership between Nigeria and the United States focuses on training, intelligence sharing, and logistical assistance, excluding combat operations.
The statement follows comments by General Dagvin R. M.
Anderson of the United States Africa Command suggesting American personnel were in Nigeria to support counterterrorism efforts. The Nigerian military stressed that any cooperation with foreign nations is conducted within approved bilateral agreements, respecting Nigeria's sovereignty.
Recent high-level meetings in Abuja aimed to enhance existing cooperation against terrorism and violent threats. Nigeria reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening security systems without compromising territorial control.
Plus234Feed summary based on reporting from Politics Nigeria. Read the original report below.
Read full article
Continue on Politics Nigeria
Get the week in one email
Top stories, NPFL results, the naira — every Friday morning. Free, one email a week.
Related Stories
Nigerian Presidency Clarifies US Troops in Nigeria Not for Combat, Raises Sovereignty Concerns
Nigerian Military Updates on Nigeria-US Security Cooperation
US Troops Deployed to Nigeria Won't Engage in Combat Operations, Clarifies Defence Headquarters
Nigeria's Defence Minister on U.S. Troops' Role Explained
U.S. Soldiers in Nigeria: Defence Minister Confirms Mission
US Military Support Clarified as Non-Threat to Nigeria
Get Plus234Feed on messaging apps
Same headlines, delivered where you already scroll.
