By Ola Kay
The defence headquarters, DHQ, has declared that 100 United States military trainers and associated equipment have arrived Bauchi airfield.
A statement on Monday by Samaila Uba, defence director of information, said the move follows a recent security cooperation between Nigeria and the United States.
The director of information stated that the federal government had made a formal request to the US for military assistance in form of training, technical support and intelligence sharing with the members of the Nigerian Armed Forces counterpart.
Uba said: “The collaboration will provide access to specialised technical capabilities aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s ability to deter terrorists’ threats and enhance the protection of vulnerable communities across the country.”
The defence director of information revealed that the US military personnel are technical specialists working strictly in an advisory and training capacity and not combat forces.
He emphasized that all training activities will be conducted under the authority, direction and control of the federal government and in close coordination with the Nigerian military.
Uba also informed that the Nigerian troops, alongside the US trainers, will soon embarked on a series of joint training engagements and intelligence-focused cooperation initiatives.
“These activities are designed to enhance the capacity of Nigerian troops to effectively identify and neutralize extremist terrorist groups seeking to destabilize the nation,” he said.
He assured that the Nigerian military remains fully committed to degrading and neutralizing terrorist organizations that threaten the country’s sovereignty, national security and the general safety of the people.
Uba stated that the authorities are focused on ensuring the provision of clear, transparent accurate and timely information about the military cooperation between the two countries.
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