‘Engagements respect sovereignty’ — DHQ clarifies US-Nigeria military partnership The defence headquarters (DHQ) has responded to media reports and public speculation suggesting the deployment or presence of United States troops in Nigeria. On Wednesday, the US reportedly dispatched a “small team” of troops to Nigeria following recent security cooperation between both countries. In a statement issued on Thursday, Samaila Uba, director of defence information, clarified that Nigeria and the US maintain a long-standing, structured security partnership built on mutual respect. thecable.ng/engagements-re…

‘Engagements respect sovereignty’ — DHQ clarifies US-Nigeria military partnership The defence headquarters (DHQ) has responded to media reports and public speculation suggesting the deployment or presence of United States troops in Nigeria. On Wednesday, the US reportedly dispatched a “small team” of troops to Nigeria following recent security cooperation between both countries. In a statement issued on Thursday, Samaila Uba, director of defence information, clarified that Nigeria and the US maintain a long-standing, structured security partnership built on mutual respect. thecable.ng/engagements-re…