Washington has confirmed the deployment of a small U.S. military forces team to Nigeria, reinforcing security cooperation between the two countries amid ongoing regional security challenges. U.S. officials said the deployment is limited in scope and focused on advisory, training, and support roles rather than combat operations.
The move comes as Nigeria continues to confront threats from armed groups and criminal networks, particularly in parts of the north and northeast. U.S. authorities emphasized that the team will work closely with Nigerian security forces to strengthen capacity, intelligence sharing, and operational effectiveness.
Nigerian officials have welcomed the support, describing it as part of a broader partnership aimed at improving stability and countering insecurity. The deployment underscores Washington’s continued engagement in West Africa, where security concerns have increasingly intersected with regional and international interests.