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U.S. troops arrive in Nigeria to train local forces against militants

Feb 16, 2026, 8:16 PM10
(Update: Feb 16, 2026, 8:16 PM)
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U.S. troops arrive in Nigeria to train local forces against militants

  • Approximately 100 U.S. troops arrived in Nigeria to train local soldiers in combating Islamic militants and armed groups.
  • This deployment follows a request from the Nigerian government after previously rising tensions regarding religious violence.
  • U.S. troops will assist in training while Nigerian forces maintain complete command in the operation against militants.
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