The US Africa Command (AFRICOM) has highlighted the critical role of religion in ensuring security and stability across West Africa, advocating for its importance in fostering ethical leadership and military readiness.

The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) has expressed deep concern over the escalating terrorist threat in West Africa, stating that no country can fight terrorism alone and signaling its readiness to support regional efforts.

The Defence Headquarters confirmed that coordinated counter-terrorism operations by the Nigerian military and US Africa Command eliminated over 200 terrorists, including several high-profile leaders, in the North-East.

Nigerian troops and the US Africa Command conducted joint air strikes in Borno, successfully eliminating over 20 ISWAP fighters in a major counterterrorism operation.