US To Withdraw 200 Troops From Nigeria0

• SECURITY & CRIME, SLIDE
• August 28, 2026

The United States is preparing to withdraw about 200 military personnel from Nigeria, months after deploying them to support the country’s counterterrorism operations against Islamist militant groups. According to The New York Times, the larger contingent is expected to leave Nigeria by the end of September 2026, although the US plans to retain smaller teams