The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed the arrival of about 100 United States army personnel and related gear at Bauchi Airfield as a part of a bilateral defence cooperation initiative between Nigeria and the US.
In an announcement issued on Monday, the Director of Defence Data, Brigadier Common Samaila Uba, mentioned the deployment adopted engagements between a Nigerian delegation and its US counterparts throughout a latest bilateral working group assembly.
In line with the DHQ, the presence of the US personnel is the results of a proper request by the Federal Authorities of Nigeria for help in addressing particular army coaching wants, technical assist, and intelligence-sharing necessities.
The assertion clarified that the US personnel are technical specialists serving strictly in advisory and coaching roles and aren’t deployed as fight forces.
“All coaching actions will likely be performed below the authority, course, and management of the Nigerian Authorities and in shut coordination with the Armed Forces of Nigeria,” the DHQ mentioned.
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The army added that the collaboration would offer Nigeria with entry to specialised technical capabilities aimed toward strengthening its capability to counter terrorist threats and improve the safety of susceptible communities.
Below the association, Nigerian troops are anticipated to take part in joint coaching workout routines and intelligence-focused cooperation initiatives alongside US advisers.
The DHQ mentioned the actions are designed to enhance the operational readiness of Nigerian forces and improve their means to determine and neutralise extremist teams threatening nationwide safety.
The defence authorities reiterated that the Armed Forces of Nigeria stay dedicated to degrading and defeating terrorist organisations and safeguarding the nation’s sovereignty and residents.
The DHQ additionally assured Nigerians of transparency, pledging to offer clear and well timed info on ongoing army cooperation between each nations.
