U.S. military training won't end Nigeria's insecurity immediately, expert says
Renewed violence in Northern Nigeria persists despite U.S. military support, with attacks in Zamfara, Plateau, and Kebbi states causing displacement and casualties. Security expert Major Muhammad Bashir Galma (Rtd) told DAILY POST the U.S. personnel are focused on training Nigerian forces, not direct combat. "You cannot expect immediate results," he stated, explaining that skill-building and equipment transfers take months to show impact. Galma warned political interference and profit motives from instability could undermine progress, while unverified ransom claims complicate rescue operations. Residents demand urgent peace measures as international cooperation offers long-term hope but not immediate relief.