As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral security cooperation between the United States and Nigeria, the US has delivered critical military supplies to Nigeria.
The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), responsible for U.S. military operations on the continent, confirmed the delivery of the equipment in a statement.
In a post on X, formerly Twitter, on Tuesday, AFRICOM said the supplies were handed over to Nigerian partners in Abuja.
The post, which tagged US Mission Nigeria, did not disclose the specific nature or quantity of the military equipment delivered.
“U.S. forces delivered critical military supplies to our Nigerian partners in Abuja. This delivery supports Nigeria’s ongoing operations and emphasizes our shared security partnership,” AFRICOM stated.
The supply of the equipment comes amid a broader security partnership between Nigeria and the US.
On Christmas night, US forces conducted airstrikes in Sokoto State, targeting Islamic State–linked militants accused of working with the Lakurawa jihadist group and local armed bandit networks.
The strikes came amid a diplomatic disagreement following allegations of persecution and violence against Christians in Nigeria.
US President Donald Trump had previously described the situation as “genocide,” an assertion that was strongly rejected by the Nigerian government.
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