Why US withdrew troops from Nigeria - Military spokesman, Uba

Author: Matthew AtungwuPublished on: September 3, 2026Country: Nigeria
Politics
Why US withdrew troops from Nigeria - Military spokesman, Uba

Nigerian military spokesman Major General Samaila Uba explained that the withdrawal of 200 US soldiers from Nigeria is tied to the evolving nature of operational and counterterrorism engagement. While the main body of troops will leave by late September, a smaller advisory and intelligence team will remain. Uba emphasized that cooperation between the Nigerian Armed Forces and the US will continue through intelligence sharing and training.

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