U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) has drafted military options to address the escalating violence from Islamist insurgents in Nigeria. This decision follows a directive from U.S. President Donald Trump. AFRICOM has outlined three tiers of intervention—light, medium, and heavy—to assist Nigerian forces in targeting groups such as Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), while maintaining respect for Nigeria"s sovereignty.
As of now, there has been no confirmation of immediate deployment. General Dagvin Anderson is scheduled to visit Nigeria soon to discuss the situation further.
This development comes amid reports of increased violence in the region, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by Nigerian authorities in combating insurgent groups. For related coverage, see previous reports on U.S. military preparations in Nigeria.
