Nigeria's Defence Minister Clarifies US Soldiers' Role Amid Sovereignty Concerns

Nigeria's Defence Minister, Gen. Christoph Musa (Retd), addressed concerns regarding the presence of US soldiers in Nigeria, clarifying that they are not combat troops but a small advisory team focused on intelligence assistance and training.

The deployment, confirmed by the US Africa Command (AFRICOM), has raised sovereignty issues, leading to public debates and fears of foreign intervention. Felix Morka, a national public secretary, emphasized the need to defeat terrorist threats while protecting Nigerian lives and sovereignty.

President Bola Tinubu's commitment to deploying necessary measures to eliminate terrorist threats and restore national security was highlighted amidst concerns about foreign troop presence.