The United States has delivered a consignment of military equipment to Nigerian security agencies as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen security operations across the country.
According to AFRICOM, the delivery reflects a shared commitment to addressing security challenges confronting Nigeria.
The post read: “US forces delivered critical military supplies to our Nigerian partners in Abuja. This delivery supports Nigeria’s ongoing operations and emphasises our shared security partnership.”
The development comes against the backdrop of heightened security concerns in Nigeria and follows recent remarks by United States President Donald Trump, who indicated that American forces could consider another phase of airstrikes against terrorist groups should attacks on Christians persist.
Speaking in an interview, President Trump noted that earlier airstrikes were initially intended as a one-off operation, before he later said the operations may be reviewed and escalated if the attacks persist.
He also acknowledged that Muslims were equally victims of the terrorists’ activities.
The latest delivery recalls earlier military assistance provided by the United States.
In February 2021, Washington supplied communications and support equipment to Nigeria under a joint US–Nigerian programme aimed at enhancing air and artillery operations.
The consignment included encrypted satellite phones, night-vision goggles, tactical radios and other equipment intended to strengthen counter-terrorism capabilities.
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