Amanze Chinonye
U.S. forces have delivered what they described as “critical military supplies” to Nigeria via Abuja, reinforcing ongoing security cooperation between both countries, Prime Business Africa reports.
In a brief statement shared by the U.S. Mission in Nigeria, American officials said the delivery was aimed at supporting Nigeria’s efforts to address persistent security challenges and underscored the shared commitment of both nations to regional stability.
While specific details of the equipment were not disclosed, defence and security observers say the supplies are likely intended to bolster Nigeria’s ongoing counter-terrorism operations in the North-East, particularly against Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and Boko Haram factions operating in areas such as the Sambisa Forest and the Timbuktu Triangle in Borno State. Nigerian authorities have not publicly confirmed the exact operational deployment of the materials.
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Open-source flight tracking and defence monitoring platforms indicated that the shipment was transported by a U.S. Africa Command-linked Boeing 767 freighter, which reportedly departed from the United States and transited through multiple locations before arriving in Nigeria. U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) has not released a detailed inventory of the consignment, citing operational and security considerations.
The latest delivery comes amid intensified Nigerian military offensives against insurgent groups in the North-East, including recent air and ground operations targeting militant camps and supply routes. It also reflects sustained U.S. support for Nigeria through training, intelligence sharing and logistical assistance, rather than direct combat involvement.
Nigeria has continued to seek advanced military hardware to strengthen its counter-insurgency capacity, including attack helicopters and surveillance platforms, as it confronts multiple security threats across different regions of the country.
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