US withdraws troops from Nigeria after Islamic State mission
The United States has withdrawn most of its troops from Nigeria following a successful operation against Islamic State militants. US General Dagvin Anderson stated that the mission significantly degraded IS leadership, including the killing of senior leader Abu-Bilal al-Minuki. Despite the withdrawal, US and Nigerian intelligence-sharing will continue to bolster ongoing military cooperation.
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Published 03 Jul 2026, 14:00 UTC · Updated 03 Jul 2026, 14:10 UTC
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