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Linus Aleke in Abuja<\/p>\n
The federal government has clarified reports surrounding the presence of United States troops in Nigeria, stressing that their deployment is limited to intelligence support and training as part of ongoing cooperation to combat terrorism and insurgency.<\/p>\n
The clarification followed an announcement on Tuesday by the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) confirming the deployment of a small team of American personnel to Nigeria.<\/p>\n
Speaking in Dakar, AFRICOM Commander, General Dagvin Anderson, said the deployment was made at Nigeria\u2019s request and was focused strictly on intelligence assistance.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur partnership with Nigeria is a great example of a willing and capable ally that requested unique capabilities only the United States can provide,\u201d Anderson said.<\/p>\n
However, the announcement sparked widespread speculation and concern over Nigeria\u2019s sovereignty, prompting the Defence Minister, Gen. Christopher Musa (rtd)to address the issue.<\/p>\n
In a chat with the BBC, Musa explained that the US personnel were not combat troops but a small advisory team supporting intelligence gathering and training initiatives. He did not disclose details regarding the size of the team, their arrival date, location, or duration of stay.<\/p>\n
Recall that on December 25, 2025, the US military, in collaboration with the Armed Forces of Nigeria, conducted air interdiction operations across multiple locations in the North-West and North-Central regions as part of renewed international cooperation against terrorism and violent extremism.<\/p>\n
Despite these assurances, the latest development has reignited public debate, with some Nigerians expressing fears that foreign troops\u2019 presence could undermine national sovereignty.<\/p>\n
Reacting to the concerns, the All Progressives Congress (APC) said the cooperation between Nigeria and the United States is strictly coordinated and does not compromise the country\u2019s independence.<\/p>\n
Speaking during an interview on ARISE Television on Wednesday, the party\u2019s National Publicity Secretary, Mr Felix Morka, reaffirmed that US support in counter-terrorism efforts poses no threat to Nigeria\u2019s sovereignty.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat we know is that the US government and Nigerian authorities are working very closely to defeat terrorism in our country,\u201d Morka said. \u201cTerrorism has brought immense pain and suffering to our people, with innocent citizens killed senselessly by these violent actors,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
He said that President Bola Tinubu remains resolute in taking all necessary measures to eliminate terrorist threats and restore security across the country.<\/p>\n
Dismissing suggestions that the collaboration amounts to foreign intervention, Morka said such concerns usually arise when host nations are excluded from decision-making processes, a situation he noted does not apply to Nigeria.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat is not the case here,\u201d he said. \u201cThis is a coordinated effort between the Nigerian government and the United States, with both sides fully involved in all decisions.\u201d<\/p>\n
According to him, any actions taken on the ground would reflect agreements jointly reached by both governments.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhatever is agreed at the table is what will be implemented,\u201d Morka added, emphasising that the priority remains the protection of Nigerian lives and the defeat of terrorist groups.<\/p>\n
, Education \u2013 THISDAYLIVE, February 5, 2026, 4:29 am<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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