The United States Africa Command, AFRICOM, has stated that they have military presence in Nigeria because they were invited.
AFRICOM noted that their presence is based on respect for Nigeria’s independence and shared interests, and is possible due to an agreement between the two nations.
This was stated by Col Rebecca Heyse, the Director of Public Affairs at AFRICOM, during a discussion on X Space on Tuesday.
She said that the US and Nigeria work together based on mutual agreement, not force.
Heyse emphasized that the US and Nigeria’s partnership is voluntary.
“Our operations and cooperation with Nigeria are based on respect for Nigerian sovereignty. We only operate with their invitation and under the US-Nigeria Joint Working Group framework,” she said.
Heyse added that the US will keep supporting the partnership as long as both countries find it helpful.
“As long as there are common security concerns and the framework still helps both nations, the US will stay committed to the partnership,” she explained.
In a related development, the United States has announced that about 200 militants linked to the Islamic State (ISIS) have been eliminated during coordinated military operations with Nigeria, marking a significant development in the ongoing fight against insurgency in the region.
According to officials from the U.S. Africa Command, the joint operations also led to the destruction of key militant infrastructure, including checkpoints and logistical bases used to sustain terrorist activities.
Rebecca Hayes, Director of Public Affairs for the command, stated that the success was the result of months of strategic planning and robust intelligence sharing between both countries.
The operations, which began earlier in the year at the invitation of the Nigerian government, have largely focused on the northeastern region—long considered a stronghold of extremist groups. READ MORE
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