UStroops arrive in Nigeria to fight terror, Shehu Sani supports partnership
Nigeria welcomes 100 US troops for security support against terror, former Senator Shehu Sani says. The deployment follows a security agreement, with Sani calling it necessary to counter terrorists who "slaughter and kidnap our people." While critics question sovereignty, Sani argues Nigeria's security challenges already violate sovereignty. He emphasizes this is a partnership, not foreign intervention. The troops arrived Monday, Feb 16, 2026, amid debate about territorial integrity.