The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has formally announced the arrival of about 100 United States military personnel and associated equipment at Bauchi Airfield in Northern Nigeria.
The confirmation was contained in a statement released by DHQ on Monday by Major General Samaila Uba, Director Defence Information.
According to the statement, the deployment forms part of the deliberation during a working group engagement by Nigerian delegation and it’s US counterpart.
“The arrival is planned and deliberate following a formal request by the Federal Government of Nigeria to the US government to support a clearly defined military training requirement, technical support and intelligence sharing with the members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
“The collaboration will provide access to specialized technical capabilities aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s ability to deter terrorists threats and enhance the protection of vulnerable communities across the country,” the statement disclosed.
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