US deploys 100 soldiers to Nigeria as attacks by armed groups surge

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete February 17, 2026 at 12:13 AM

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In February 2026, the United States deployed 100 military personnel to Bauchi, northern Nigeria, to provide training and advisory support to local forces. The deployment aims to assist Nigeria in combating armed groups, including Boko Haram and ISIS-linked factions, through technical support and intelligence sharing. The US soldiers will not engage in direct combat and will operate under the full command of the Nigerian military. This deployment follows a period of tension between the US and Nigeria regarding the country's efforts to stop violence perpetrated by armed groups. The move comes after recent attacks in northern Nigeria resulted in numerous deaths and abductions.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Katsina 30% Kwara 30% Niger State 40% Bauchi 50% Donald Trump ×250% Samaila Uba ×260% Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) 70% Boko Haram 70% United States ×490% Nigeria ×895%

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us military deployment 90% nigeria 90% armed groups 80% counterterrorism 70% terrorist organisations 70% technical support 60% intelligence sharing 60% isil (isis) 50% boko haram 50% national security 40%

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Nigeria

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