The United States has delivered military supplies to Nigerian security agencies to bolster operations in several parts of the country.
This was disclosed in a post via X on Tuesday by the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM).
“The US forces delivered critical military supplies to our Nigerian partners in Abuja. This delivery supports Nigeria’s ongoing operations and emphasizes our shared security partnership,” ... read.
The development shows cooperation between both nations after US President Donald Trump previously threatened to invade the country over the killing of Christians.
Last November, the federal government dispatched a delegation to Washington, the US capital, aimed at strengthening security partnerships between the two countries and opening new avenues for cooperation.
Leading the delegation then was the National Security Adviser, Mr Nuhu Ribadu, who met with senior officials across the US Congress, the White House Faith Office, the State Department, the National Security Council, and the Department of War.
During the meeting, the Nigerian delegation refuted allegations of genocide in Nigeria, emphasising that violent attacks affect families and communities across religious and ethnic lines.
It also rejected the wrongful framing of the situation, saying such a portrayal would only divide Nigerians and distort the realities on the ground.
According to the presidency at the time, both countries agreed to implement a non-binding cooperation framework and to establish a Joint Working Group to ensure a unified and coordinated approach to the agreed areas of cooperation.
The Nigerian delegation also reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening civilian protection measures.
On Christmas Day 2025, the US has launched strikes against militants linked to the Islamic State group (IS) in north-western Nigeria, where militants have sought to establish a foothold.
According to the Nigerian government, the operation was a joint operation and had nothing to do with a particular religion, adding that the strikes had been planned for quite some time using intelligence provided by the country.
The Nigerian government has long been fighting an array of jihadist groups, including Boko Haram and IS-linked factions, but largely in the North-East. However, some new groups are gaining footholds and the new supplies could help the Nigerian military continue its fight against terrorism.