Breaking: Big Boost as US Delivers Military Supplies to Nigeria

Breaking: Big Boost as US Delivers Military Supplies to Nigeria

  • United States forces has delivered critical military supplies to Nigeria in Abuja to bolster ongoing operations
  • The delivery underscores the emphasis on US-Nigeria security partnership
  • The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) shared more details about the military supplies to Nigeria

Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues

FCT, Abuja - The United States Force has delivered critical military supplies to its Nigerian partners in Abuja.

The US militray said the delivery is to support Nigeria’s ongoing operations and emphasizes their shared security partnership.

US delivers military supplies to Nigeria
US Forces delivers military supplies to Nigeriag governemnt in Abuja. Photo credit: @USAfricaCommand
Source: Twitter

The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) made this known in a post on its X handle @USAfricaCommand, on Tuesday, January 13, 2025.

U.S. forces delivered critical military supplies to our Nigerian partners in Abuja. This delivery supports Nigeria’s ongoing operations and emphasizes our shared security partnership.@USinNigeria"

Nigerians react as US delivers military supplies to Nigeria

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@thekanoblog

We welcome any form of support to address the security and terrorism challenges in our country, Nigeria, regardless of where it comes from.

@akviktor

Wow. This is good news and very commendable.

@AlexEZIREALI43

They may be sending to wrong hands, majority of govt officials already stated boldly that they R releasing repentant terrorists, they could also send these items to them. Please have an eyes on this @realDonaldTrump, @RepRileyMoore.

@bissiriyu

This will in a greater way enhance the operation of the military in flushing out bandits and terrorists. Kudos to America.

@belloinuwa

We are grateful. Much appreciated. Nigeria can be a useful partner in a mutually beneficial relationship with the USA.

@tchaloyi

Nice to see. No peace for the wicked. God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria

@eteobong_edem1

We appreciate whatever support in terms of supplies and all, that you're rendering to us. But please be sure the supplies are utilized for the intended purposes.

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@Ayodelebiodun

Hopefully, this supplies don’t somehow make its way into the bandits hands. Anything can happen in Niger

@cbngov_akin1

President Tinubu's detractors desperately hoped President Trump would isolate Nigeria like Venezuela, but instead, we're forging stronger ties with the United States and securing vital military support to protect our sovereignty. This is bold, result-oriented leadership that rebuilds trust, prioritizes Nigeria's interests, and delivers real progress! Thank you, Mr. President @officialABAT for handling the matter wisely and for allow NSA Ribadu traveled to the US to engage. #RenewedHopeDelivers

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Adekunle Dada (Politics and Current Affairs Editor) Adekunle Dada is a trained journalist with over 8 years of working experience. He is also a Politics/Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng. He holds a B.Sc. in Mass Communication from Lagos State University, Ojo. Adekunle previously worked at PM News, The Sun, and Within Nigeria, where he expressed his journalistic skills with well-researched articles and features. In 2024, Adekunle obtained a certificate in advanced digital reporting from the Google News Initiative. He can be reached via adekunle.dada@corp.legit.ng.

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