US DELIVERS MILITARY SUPPLIES TO NIGERIA

January 13, 2026

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As part of continuous efforts to improve bilateral security cooperation between the two nations, the United States has provided Nigeria with vital military equipment. United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), which is in charge of US military activities throughout the continent, verified the delivery.

In a post on X, formerly Twitter, on Tuesday, AFRICOM said the supplies were handed over to Nigerian partners in Abuja.

“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.

The post, which tagged US Mission Nigeria, did not disclose the specific nature or quantity of the military equipment delivered.

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.

US President Donald Trump had previously described the situation as “genocide,” an assertion that was strongly rejected by the Nigerian government.

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