Teamwork in Action: US and Nigeria Join Forces Against Terror

Nigeria and the United States are working together to tackle security challenges. The US has sent important military supplies to Nigeria. This happened after the US attacked Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria last month. The US military's Africa Command (AFRICOM) said the supplies will help Nigeria's ongoing operations. They also said it shows their shared commitment to security.AFRICOM did not say what exactly was sent. Nigeria has been fighting Islamist insurgents in the northeast for 15 years. They also deal with kidnapping gangs in the northwest. Last month, the US military carried out an airstrike in Sokoto state. They did this with Nigeria's permission and killed several Islamic State militants. Nigeria's foreign ministry said the strike was part of their ongoing security cooperation with the US. This includes sharing intelligence and coordinating strategies to target militant groups. The US has been gathering intelligence over large parts of Nigeria since late November. This is part of their efforts to support Nigeria's security. The US and Nigeria are working together to make the region safer. This partnership is important for both countries.