The United States has delivered ‘critical military supplies’ to Nigeria as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s fight against terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping.
The delivery was confirmed in a post on X on Tuesday by the US Africa Command (AFRICOM), which announced that American forces supplied key military materials to Nigerian security partners in Abuja to support ongoing operations and reinforce bilateral security cooperation.
The statement reads, “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. @USinNigeria.”
The development comes amid renewed diplomatic engagement between Washington and Abuja over security challenges, particularly the activities of jihadist groups operating in parts of Nigeria.
US War Secretary Pete Hegseth, a few weeks ago, held talks with Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, and members of his team, focusing on concerns over rising violence and alleged attacks on Christian communities across the country.
Hegseth said the United States, under the leadership of President Donald Trump, is stepping up collaboration with Nigeria to confront extremist groups accused of carrying out the attacks, adding that Washington remains committed to working closely with Nigerian authorities to restore security.
The engagement follows statements by Trump, who accused the Nigerian government of failing to adequately address the killings of Christians and warned of serious consequences if the situation persists.