US Deploys 100 Soldiers to Nigeria as Attacks by Armed Groups Surge – WADEMOS

Nigeria announces arrival of 100 US soldiers

Lagos (AFP) Feb 16, 2026 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 defence ministry announced Monday. The ministry did not specify when the "US military trainers" arrived or were due to arrive. "The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) wishes to announce the arrival of about 100 United States military person

US Deploys 100 Soldiers to Nigeria as Attacks by Armed Groups Surge – WADEMOS

The United States has sent 100 military personnel to northern Nigeria to train and advise local forces, as deadly threats rise from armed groups such as Boko Haram and ISIL (ISIS)-linked factions. Samaila Uba, Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters spokesman, confirmed the US troops’ arrival in the northeastern area of Bauchi on Monday. He said they will provide “technical support” and “intelligence sharing” to help target and defeat “terrorist organisa…