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U.S. Deploys Troops to Train Nigerian Forces Amid Operations

2/14/2026

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A United States military plane landed in Maiduguri, Nigeria, on Thursday night, delivering about 100 troops who will provide training and technical support, not combat roles, according to Maj. Gen. Samaila Uba.
The deployment follows recommendations from a United States–Nigeria joint working group.
Additional flights are expected over the weekend and coming weeks, with U.S. personnel supervising offloading.
Nigerian forces will retain full command and lead operations on their territory.

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A United States military plane landed in Maiduguri, Nigeria, on Thursday night, delivering about 100 troops who will provide training and technical support, not combat roles, according to Maj. Gen. Samaila Uba.
The deployment follows recommendations from a United States–Nigeria joint working group.
Additional flights are expected over the weekend and coming weeks, with U.S. personnel supervising offloading.
Nigerian forces will retain full command and lead operations on their territory.