Event Brief
US withdraws most forces from Nigeria after ISIS operation
Filed: Jul 03, 2026 at 7:04 AM ET
Summary: 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 03, 2026 at 5:25 AM ET
WHERE: Nigeria
WHY: The operation against Islamic State militants in Nigeria ended and Abuja requested continued intelligence support.
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