By Abiola Olawale
Nigeria, on Tuesday, received several military supplies from the United States as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral security cooperation between the two countries.
The delivery was confirmed by the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), which oversees US military operations across the continent.
The command took to its X handle to confirm the delivery of the supplies to Nigeria.
“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.
This 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 followed a diplomatic disagreement sparked by allegations of persecution and violence against Christians in Nigeria.
