By Joshua Tosin Ogunsakin 
The United States has delivered military supplies to Nigerian security agencies in support of ongoing security operations in the country.
The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) announced the delivery in a post on X on Tuesday.
The deployment follows a Christmas Day air strike by the US against ISWAP in Sokoto, with US President Donald Trump warning of further action against extremist groups accused of targeting Christians.
In October 2025, Trump declared Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern” over allegations of Christian genocide.
Trump described Nigeria as a “disgraceful” country and threatened to take military action should the government continue to “allow killing of Christians”.
AFRICOM said the delivery is intended to bolster Nigerian forces in counter-terrorism and security operations and forms part of a broader US strategy to strengthen operational cooperation with regional partners in West Africa.
Nigeria has faced repeated attacks by armed groups in recent years.
The federal government has yet to issue a formal statement on the latest US support.
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Whatever the supplies are, I hope it will be used against the bandits too. The fight against bandits has not been on a serious precision. This gives them the privilege to move from one state to the other, within the country without any fear.