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Counterterrorism
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Nigerian Military Clarifies Origins of Electronic Intelligence Shared with US Forces
The Nigerian military has clarified that electronic intelligence provided to the US was shared through official cooperation channels, refuting claims that it was seized by American forces during combat.
Military forces eliminate eight suspected terrorists in Katsina ambush
A joint military operation in Katsina State successfully intercepted eight suspected terrorists, preventing a planned attack on motorists along the Kakumi–Guga Road.
Defence Headquarters Confirms 200 US Military Personnel Remain in Nigeria
Nigeria's Defence Headquarters clarifies that 200 US military personnel remain in the country for joint intelligence and training, distinguishing them from units recently withdrawn after completing a specific mission in the Lake Chad Basin.
US Ends Military Deployment in Nigeria While Maintaining Security Ties
The US has ended its military deployment for joint counterterrorism in Nigeria, but officials confirm that intelligence sharing and strategic security partnerships will continue.
US military reduces presence in Nigeria following successful counterterrorism mission
Most US military personnel have departed Nigeria following the completion of a targeted counterterrorism mission, though intelligence sharing and security cooperation between the two nations continue.
Unseen Interventions: A Commentary on US Military Operations in Nigeria by Ochereome Nnanna
Sebastian Lukacs Gorka recently disclosed that the U.S. military eliminated 199 jihadist fighters in Nigeria, fueling concerns over the effectiveness of the current administration's security strategy.
Trump Claims US Military Operations Safeguarded Nigerian Christians
President Donald Trump announced that US military strikes in Nigeria effectively ended the targeting of Christian communities by eliminating key terrorist leaders.
Experts Warn of Rising Sophistication Among Armed Groups in Nigeria’s North-West
Allegations that bandit leader Bello Turji has accessed sophisticated weapons and formed alliances with insurgents have triggered alarms regarding the growing capability of criminal networks in Nigeria.
US Africa Command Launches Further Strikes Against ISIS in Nigeria
AFRICOM confirmed new joint military operations against ISIS militants in northeastern Nigeria, aimed at weakening the extremist group's capacity for future attacks.
US and Nigerian Military Strike Kills Over 20 ISWAP Militants in North-East
Nigerian troops supported by US Africa Command successfully conducted air strikes in the North-East, resulting in the deaths of over 20 ISWAP terrorists near Metele.