By Onyeanya Ebere Immaculata
The United States has delivered new military supplies to Nigeria to support ongoing efforts to combat terrorism and other security threats.
The United States Africa Command confirmed the delivery in a statement posted on its X handle on Tuesday, saying the supplies were handed over to Nigerian authorities in Abuja as part of sustained bilateral security cooperation.
“U.S. forces delivered critical military supplies to our Nigerian partners in Abuja to support ongoing operations and strengthen our shared security partnership,” AFRICOM said.
The support comes amid increased collaboration between Nigeria and international partners to address terrorism and violent extremism. In November 2025, President Bola Tinubu’s administration formally requested military assistance from the United States to tackle rising insecurity, a move disclosed by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga.
Following the request, a joint airstrike was conducted on December 25, 2025, targeting terrorist positions in the North West. The Federal Government later confirmed that the operation was part of ongoing intelligence and security cooperation with the United States.
Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the country remains committed to structured security partnerships, including intelligence sharing and strategic coordination, in line with international law and national sovereignty.
U.S. Congressman Riley Moore described the airstrikes as a decisive step toward addressing Nigeria’s security challenges.
