The federal government clarified US troop presence in Nigeria, stating they only provided intelligence support and training in joint counter-terrorism efforts.

The United States has deployed a small team of troops to Nigeria, the first official US military presence on the ground since airstrikes targeted terrorists on Christmas Day 2025.The deployment of Nigeria follows airstrikes ordered by President Donald Trump in December 2025 on what he described as “Islamic State targets” in the country.

The United States has dispatched a "small team" of troops to Nigeria following recent joint security cooperations between both countries.

Meanwhile, all 183 Christians abducted from churches in Kaduna state last month have been released, with 89 rescued Wednesday.