US withdraws most forces from Nigeria after ISIS operation

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AFRICOM chief says the US withdrew most deployed forces in Nigeria and now provides intelligence support at Abuja’s request.

WHO: U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) chief

WHAT: US withdrew most forces deployed for an operation against Islamic State militants in Nigeria and shifted to intelligence support at Abuja’s request.

WHEN: Jul 3, 2026 at 5:25 AM ET

WHERE: Nigeria

WHY: The operation against Islamic State militants in Nigeria ended and Abuja requested continued intelligence support.

How this story developed (showing 2 of 2 earlier reports)

US withdrew forces from Nigeria after ISIS operation · Jul 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
US withdraws most troops after anti-IS operation in Nigeria · Jul 3, 2026 at 1:04 PM ET

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