U.S. Deploys Military Forces to Nigeria to Fight ISIS

U.S. officials have confirmed that a military team has been deployed to Nigeria, marking the first official presence of American forces on the ground since December’s airstrikes against ISIS-linked militants.

The deployment is part of expanded counter-terrorism cooperation with Nigeria, focusing on advising and assisting local forces rather than engaging in direct combat. The U.S. team is small and specialized, likely providing intelligence and operational support to help Nigeria combat groups like Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP).

General Dagvin R.M. Anderson, head of U.S. Africa Command, noted that the deployment follows discussions with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and reflects ongoing collaboration on security issues.

This move comes in the wake of U.S. airstrikes against ISIS-linked militants in Nigeria on Christmas Day 2025, highlighting continued American efforts to support regional security in West Africa.

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