{"id":241155,"date":"2026-02-05T18:49:17","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T18:49:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/military-speaks-on-nigeria-us-cooperation-to-end-insecurity\/"},"modified":"2026-02-05T18:49:17","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T18:49:17","slug":"military-speaks-on-nigeria-us-cooperation-to-end-insecurity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/military-speaks-on-nigeria-us-cooperation-to-end-insecurity\/","title":{"rendered":"Military Speaks on Nigeria\u2013US Cooperation to End Insecurity"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"190\">The Defence Headquarters has clarified the nature of Nigeria\u2019s security cooperation with the United States following public speculation over the alleged presence of US troops in the country.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"192\" data-end=\"354\">In a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja, the Director of Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Samaila Uba, said the Nigeria\u2013US security partnership is long-standing.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"536\">He explained that the collaboration is structured and focused on capacity building, professional military education, intelligence sharing, logistics support and strategic dialogue.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"731\">According to the defence spokesperson, all engagements under the partnership are carried out with full respect for Nigeria\u2019s sovereignty and strictly in line with existing bilateral frameworks.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"964\">Uba noted that a recent two-day high-level Working Group meeting involving senior US government officials and their Nigerian counterparts, held at the Office of the National Security Adviser, formed part of the ongoing cooperation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"1053\">He added that the collaboration built on earlier engagements held in the United States.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1342\">\u201cDiscussions at the meeting centred on proposals aimed at strengthening cooperation mechanisms, improving coordination and enhancing accountability in joint efforts to counter terrorism and other transnational threats, while prioritising the protection of civilians and community safety.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1421\">\u201cThe proposals are still being reviewed by the relevant Nigerian authorities.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1528\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">\u201cOur partnerships remain transparent, policy-driven and aligned with constitutional provisions,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Defence Headquarters has clarified the nature of Nigeria\u2019s security cooperation with the United States following public speculation over the alleged presence of US troops in the country. In a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja, the Director of Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Samaila Uba, said the Nigeria\u2013US security partnership is long-standing. 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