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US Military Aircraft Deliver Ammunition to Nigerian Forces in Borno as Security Cooperation Deepens

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US Military Aircraft Deliver Ammunition to Nigerian Forces in Borno as Security Cooperation Deepens

At least three United States military aircraft have landed in Nigeria, touching down at military bases in Borno State and other northeastern regions between Thursday and Friday, in what defence sources say is a significant logistical support mission for Nigerian forces. The aircraft were reported to be carrying ammunition supplied by the American government, aimed…

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U.S. Military Ramp Up Arms and Intelligence Sharing with Nigeria’s Army to Crush Islamic State-Linked Terrorists

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U.S. Military Ramp Up Arms and Intelligence Sharing with Nigeria’s Army to Crush Islamic State-Linked Terrorists

The United States military is dramatically stepping up its security cooperation with Nigeria in the battle against militants linked to the Islamic State, U.S. Army Lieutenant General John Brennan has confirmed. Brennan, Deputy Commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), said Washington is increasing both material deliveries and intelligence sharing to Nigerian forces engaged in counter-terrorism…

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