INSECURITY: DHQ Confirms Arrival Of 100 U.S. Military Personnel And Equipment In Nigeria

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U.S. Military Personnel

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) confirmed on Monday that approximately 100 United States military personnel, along with equipment, have arrived in Nigeria to assist in capacity-building efforts for the Armed Forces of Nigeria.

According to military authorities, the trainers arrived at the Bauchi Airfield under a bilateral defence cooperation arrangement between Nigeria and the United States, following a formal request by the Federal Government.

The DHQ explained that the deployment was agreed upon during a joint working group engagement between Nigerian and the U.S. officials.

The engagement, it said, focused on addressing specific training needs, technical support requirements, and intelligence-sharing gaps within the Armed Forces of Nigeria.

Military authorities clarified that the visiting personnel are technical specialists serving strictly in advisory and training capacities.

They emphasized that the U.S. personnel would not be involved in combat operations.

The DHQ further assured that all training activities would be conducted under the authority, direction, and control of the Nigerian Government and in close coordination with national military leadership.

It noted that the collaboration is expected to provide Nigerian troops with access to specialized technical capabilities aimed at strengthening their ability to deter terrorist threats and enhance protection for vulnerable communities across the country.

Joint training engagements and intelligence-focused cooperation initiatives, according to the DHQ, will commence immediately to boost the capacity of troops to identify and neutralize extremist groups seeking to destabilize the nation.

The Defence Headquarters reaffirmed the commitment of the Armed Forces of Nigeria to degrading and defeating terrorist organisations threatening the country’s sovereignty and national security.

It also assured citizens of transparency in the process and pledged to provide clear, accurate, and timely information regarding the ongoing military cooperation.

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