The United States military has deployed MQ-9 drones in Nigeria to support counterterrorism operations.
About 200 U.S. personnel are also operating in the country to provide training and intelligence assistance.
The support is aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s military operations against insurgent groups in the northern region.
Nigeria continues to battle threats from Boko Haram and other militant organisations.
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The MQ-9 drones are used for surveillance, intelligence gathering and operational coordination.
Officials say the deployment enhances real-time monitoring of terrorist activities and improves response capabilities.
The collaboration reflects ongoing security cooperation between Nigeria and the United States.
Military support focuses on intelligence sharing and capacity building for Nigerian armed forces.
Security analysts say such partnerships are critical in tackling complex insurgency challenges.
The Nigerian military has intensified operations in the North-East to contain militant activities.
Authorities say international cooperation remains important in addressing evolving security threats.
