Roughly 100 American troops deployed to Nigeria, almost two months after the U.S. carried out several strikes in the country.

Another possibility is Jama’a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin ( JNIM ), a group linked to al-Qaeda that has been active in the Sahel and across the border in Benin. It formally announced its presence in Nigeria in October with an attack in Kwara state. More recently, new militant groups have emerged in the forests along the Benin border (see map).

The deployment follows months of escalating pressure from President Trump on the African nation, including a surprise missile strike on Christmas Day.

The authorities say a growing number of citizens are being illegally recruited to fight elsewhere.

Americans will train local forces, but won’t see combat, officials say.

By Camillus Eboh ABUJA, Feb 11 - Nigeria's military said on Wednesday that about 200 U.S. troops due to arrive in the coming weeks would not take part in combat action and that Nigerian forces would retain full control over all security decisions.

Local officials said at least 162 people died in the Tuesday attack and said the victims in the Muslim-majority villages of Woro and Nuku in Kwara state were targeted for refusing extremist ideology. The gunmen razed homes and looted shops.

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The suspense surrounding the dispute between Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is set to come to an end this Monday, February 16, 2026. FIFA is

US soldiers will not have a combat role and are to operate under full command authority of Nigeria’s military.