US Troops Arrive in Nigeria to Support Anti-Insurgency Efforts

Nigeria says about 100 US troops arrived to support local forces with training and advice against Islamist insurgent threats in the country.

Authorities in Nigeria announced on Monday that around 100 troops from the United States have entered the country to assist in countering Islamist insurgent groups.

A spokesman for the Defence Headquarters said the American personnel will train and advise Nigerian forces and will not participate directly in combat operations.

Earlier, Donald Trump accused Nigerian authorities of failing to protect Christian communities from militant attacks in parts of the country’s northwest.

However, Nigeria’s government rejected the allegation, saying security forces are targeting armed groups responsible for attacks against both Muslim and Christian communities.

Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation with around 240 million people, has faced persistent security challenges, particularly in northern regions affected by insurgent and criminal armed groups.

For years, insurgent violence and kidnappings have disrupted local communities, prompting cooperation between Nigeria and international partners to strengthen military and intelligence capabilities.

Officials say continued international cooperation and improved local security capacity remain critical to stabilizing conflict-affected regions and protecting civilians from ongoing insurgent violence.

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