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U.S. Deploys Troops to Nigeria for Counterterrorism Support

2/4/2026

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The United States has deployed a small team of troops to Nigeria, the first ground presence since Christmas Day airstrikes.
General Dagvin R.M. Anderson of the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) says the deployment follows a U.S.–Nigeria agreement to boost counterterrorism.
The team will gather intelligence and support Nigerian forces against Islamic State (ISIS)-affiliated groups.
Defense Minister Christopher Musa confirmed the team's presence and did not disclose further details.

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The United States has deployed a small team of troops to Nigeria, the first ground presence since Christmas Day airstrikes.
General Dagvin R.M. Anderson of the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) says the deployment follows a U.S.–Nigeria agreement to boost counterterrorism.
The team will gather intelligence and support Nigerian forces against Islamic State (ISIS)-affiliated groups.
Defense Minister Christopher Musa confirmed the team's presence and did not disclose further details.