The United States has delivered military supplies to Nigeria in a move aimed at strengthening security cooperation between both countries.
The delivery was confirmed on Tuesday by the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), which oversees US military operations across the African continent.
In a statement posted on X, formerly Twitter, AFRICOM said US forces handed over the supplies to Nigerian security partners in Abuja.
“US forces delivered critical military supplies to our Nigerian partners in Abuja. This delivery supports Nigeria’s ongoing operations and underscores our shared commitment to security,” the statement read.
AFRICOM did not provide details on the type or quantity of equipment delivered. The post also tagged the US Mission in Nigeria.
The development comes amid intensified security collaboration between Nigeria and the United States, particularly in counterterrorism and regional stability efforts.
On Christmas night, US forces carried out airstrikes in parts of Sokoto State, targeting militants linked to the Islamic State group, who were alleged to be collaborating with the Lakurawa jihadist faction and local armed bandit groups.
The strikes followed diplomatic tensions between both countries after claims of widespread persecution and violence against Christians in Nigeria.
US President Donald Trump had described the situation as “genocide,” a claim that was strongly rejected by the Nigerian government, which insisted that security challenges in the country were not driven by religious motives.
