Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters (DHQ) announced the arrival of 100 US military personnel and their equipment to the country, thus bolstering the nation’s counterterrorism push.
The deployment, revealed in a Monday, February 16, 2026, statement by Defence Information Director Samaila Uba, stems from a fresh security pact between Nigeria and the United States.
It fulfills a formal Nigerian request for specialized military training, technical aid, and intelligence sharing to sharpen the Armed Forces’ edge against threats, the statement explains.
“The collaboration will provide access to specialised technical capabilities aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s ability to deter terrorists’ threats and enhance the protection of vulnerable communities across the country,” the statement reads.
The defence director of information said the US personnel are technical specialists serving strictly in an advisory and training capacity.
He added that they are not combat forces, noting that all training activities will be conducted under the authority, direction and control of the federal government and in close coordination with the Nigerian military.
In the coming days, Uba said Nigerian troops, alongside the US trainers, will commence a series of joint training engagements and intelligence-focused cooperation initiatives.
“These activities are designed to enhance the capacity of Nigerian troops to effectively identify and neutralize extremist terrorist groups seeking to destabilize the nation,” he added.
Uba said the military remains fully committed to degrading and defeating terrorist groups that threaten the country’s sovereignty, national security and the safety of its citizens.
He also assured Nigerians of continued transparency and the provision of clear, accurate and timely information regarding the military cooperation efforts.
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