More details are coming out about the Nigeria–US counter-terrorism deal 🇳🇬🇺🇸

According to TheCable, The US has asked for a drone refueling station in Nigeria. Not a permanent US base. Just a refueling point. The aim is to allow US drones fly long-range missions Across Nigeria without landing elsewhere. A state in the North-East was reportedly chosen To host the refueling station. This would allow direct air support For Nigerian ground troops Fighting ISWAP. On reports that AFRICOM deployed a small team of US troops to Nigeria, An official clarified something important 👇 US troops have always been in Nigeria Mainly for training and intelligence. What changed? Their role has expanded Because of rising security threats. The US team in Nigeria is reportedly The 3rd Special Forces Group. This unit specializes in: • Counter-insurgency • Unconventional warfare They previously operated in Afghanistan and Iraq. Reports say they also played a role In recent US strikes Against Islamic State targets In northwest Nigeria during Christmas. @BrantPhilip_