US Withdrew Forces From Nigeria After Operation Against ISIS, AFRICOM Chief Says
The move follows a joint operation that killed ISIS second-in-command Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki and disrupted extremist networks, officials said.
- On Thursday, the United States withdrew most of its military personnel deployed for counterterrorism operations in Nigeria's Lake Chad Basin, though it continues intelligence sharing and security cooperation with the country.
- In February 2026, the United States deployed about 200 military personnel to Nigeria following President Donald Trump's redesignation of the country as a Country of Particular Concern to strengthen counterterrorism efforts.
- Integrating intelligence capabilities, a "small team" of American soldiers helped Nigeria neutralize Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki, the second-in-command of ISIS, in Borno State, a success General Dagvin Anderson credited to the partnership.
- General Anderson stated, "We have withdrawn much of our forces that were just there for that operation," emphasizing the U.S. remains committed to the intelligence sharing partnership Nigeria requested.
- At the African Chiefs of Defence Conference 2026, Anderson advocated for sustained cooperation among African nations, explaining that shared intelligence remains critical for combating transnational threats and promoting stability.
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US withdrew forces from Nigeria after operation against ISIS, AFRICOM chief says
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Nigeria: US pulls some troops after anti-IS operation
The United States has withdrawn most of the forces it deployed for a recent operation against "Islamic State" militants in northeastern Nigeria, but it is continuing to provide intelligence support at Abuja's request.
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