War on Terror: First batch of 200 US troops arrive in Nigeria
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Nigerian officials have also maintained that the US troops are in the country strictly to offer training, advisory services, and intelligence analysis
The first group of 200 United States military personnel expected to support Nigeria in its fight against terrorism has arrived in the country.
A Sahel security expert, Brant Philip, shared the update on his X (formerly Twitter) page on Sunday.
He explained that the US troops will not take part in direct combat. Instead, they will provide training, advice, and intelligence support to Nigerian security forces.
According to him, the US personnel will also help ensure the steady supply of ammunition and other military equipment to the Nigerian Army. Most of the supplies are expected to support the Nigerian Air Force (NAF).
Philip added that more US Air Force transport aircraft are expected to land at three different locations in Nigeria.
Two of the likely destinations are the Nigerian Air Force bases in Kainji and Maiduguri, with Maiduguri being given priority.
Nigerian officials have also maintained that the US troops are in the country strictly to offer training, advisory services, and intelligence analysis.
Earlier, it was reported that three US military aircraft landed at the Nigerian Air Force base in Maiduguri, Borno State, on Sunday.
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