The Defence Headquarters has confirmed the arrival of about 100 United States military personnel and associated equipment in Nigeria. “The Defence Headquarters wishes to announce the arrival of about 100 United States military personnel and associated equipment at Bauchi Airfield. He further stated that Nigerian troops and the U.S. advisers would commence a series of joint training engagements and intelligence-focused cooperation initiatives. “Nigerian troops, alongside these advisers, will commence a series of joint training engagements and intelligence-focused cooperation initiatives. “These activities are designed to enhance the capacity of Nigerian troops to effectively identify and neutralise extremist terrorist groups seeking to destabilise the nation.

Source: Punch February 16, 2026 19:19 UTC