US sends fresh consignment of military equipment to Nigeria

The United States has delivered a fresh consignment of military equipment to Nigeria.

The equipment was transported to Nigeria aboard a US Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft under the Foreign Military Sales arrangement between Washington and Abuja.

The US Africa Command disclosed the development on Thursday through its official X account, describing the delivery as another sign of the expanding security partnership between the two countries.

The equipment, which arrived over the weekend, is expected to strengthen Nigeria’s capacity to respond to terrorism and other security threats.

AFRICOM said the consignment was supplied under a foreign military sales agreement intended to deepen defence cooperation between the United States and Nigeria.

The delivery comes as Nigeria continues to battle terrorist and insurgent groups and seek greater international support for its counter-terrorism operations.

The deployment of a C-17 Globemaster III for the latest delivery highlights the logistical dimension of the partnership, allowing military equipment to be transported directly in support of Nigeria’s defence requirements.

AFRICOM did not disclose details of the equipment delivered or its value.

The relationship between America and Nigeria took a significant turn after President Donald Trump re-designated Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern.

Trump had accused the Tinubu government of condoning killings and threatened to attack Nigeria.

However, the Federal Government sent a high-powered delegation to Washington and the American contingent also visited Nigeria.

The US sent special forces to the country and both countries carried out targeted operations.