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Nigeria Announces Arrival of 100 US Soldiers

February 17, 2026,
9:13 AM
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Nigeria Announces Arrival of 100 US Soldiers
Nigerian soldiers interact with residents following an attack in Woro, Kwara State. AFP
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Some 100 US soldiers are being deployed to Nigeria as part of increased military cooperation to fight insecurity in the West African country, the Nigerian Defense Ministry announced.

The Ministry did not specify when the “US military trainers” arrived or were due to arrive.

“The Defense Headquarters (DHQ) wishes to announce the arrival of about 100 United States military personnel and associated equipment at Bauchi Airfield,” the statement said. (AFP)

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