US personnel withdrawal routine, won’t affect counterterrorism cooperation – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters clarifies that the US personnel withdrawal is routine and won’t impact Nigeria’s counterterrorism cooperation with the United Stat Read More: https://punchng.com/us-personnel-withdrawal-routine-wont-affect-counterterrorism-cooperation-dhq/
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) of Nigeria has clarified that the reported withdrawal of approximately 200 United States personnel is a routine adjustment and will not impact counterterrorism cooperation between the two countries. Director of Defence Information, Maj. Gen. S. Uba, emphasized that this move is part of the evolving nature of their security partnership and does not signify a weakening of the relationship.
Uba assured that intelligence cooperation, training, and information sharing will continue, and the responsibility for Nigeria's defense remains with its own security forces.
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