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The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced the arrival of approximately 100 United States military personnel and related equipment at Bauchi Airfield as part of a bilateral defence cooperation initiative.

According to the DHQ, the deployment follows deliberations between a Nigerian delegation and its US counterpart during a recent working group engagement. The presence of the US personnel comes after a formal request by the Federal Government of Nigeria to the United States government for support in clearly defined areas of military training, technical assistance, and intelligence sharing with the Armed Forces of Nigeria.

The collaboration is aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s capacity to deter terrorist threats and improve the protection of vulnerable communities nationwide. Authorities emphasized that the US personnel are technical specialists serving strictly in advisory and training roles, not as combat forces.

All training activities will be conducted under the authority, direction, and control of the Nigerian government, in close coordination with the Armed Forces of Nigeria.

Nigerian troops, alongside the US advisers, are expected to begin a series of joint training exercises and intelligence-focused cooperation initiatives designed to enhance operational capabilities in identifying and neutralizing extremist groups seeking to destabilize the country.

The Armed Forces of Nigeria reiterated their commitment to degrading and defeating terrorist organizations threatening the nation’s sovereignty, national security, and the safety of citizens.

The DHQ assured Nigerians of continued transparency and pledged to provide clear, accurate, and timely updates on the military cooperation efforts.

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