The United States has withdrawn most of the military personnel it deployed to Nigeria earlier this year following the completion of a joint counterterrorism operation in the Lake Chad Basin. The move comes after a successful mission targeting extremist groups operating in the region.
According to the Commander of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), General Dagvin Anderson, the operation achieved its immediate objectives and reflects the US strategy of supporting African-led security efforts rather than maintaining a long-term military presence.
Despite the troop drawdown, Washington has assured Nigeria that intelligence sharing and broader security cooperation will continue. US officials said they remain committed to assisting Nigerian authorities in combating terrorism and strengthening regional securities.
The joint operation is part of ongoing efforts to curb the activities of terrorist groups in the Lake Chad Basin, a region that has faced persistent threats from insurgent and extremist organisations. Security analysts say continued intelligence collaboration will be critical in helping Nigeria sustain recent gains against terrorism.
