US Has No Intention to Establish Military Base in Nigeria – AFRICOM General Insists

The United States government has insisted that there are no plans for the establishment of a US military base in Nigeria following the withdrawal of American troops from Niger Republic…..For More READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE ▶▶...CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING.>>

Major General Kenneth Eckman, the Element Lead, Coordination, US Africa Command, Department of Defense West Africa, made this known on Friday in Abuja said, “There are no plans for a U.S. base here in Nigeria. I recognize it is a popular concern. I recognize that the presence of U.S. forces comes with costs and benefits, depending on the context but I just want to reassure you there are no plans.

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Asked why he was in Nigeria, the General who coordinates with African militaries and allies to build and advance security across Africa said, “I am aware of no discussions between U.S. and Nigerian authorities on placing a U.S. base in Nigeria as a result of the Niger withdrawal. I want to be perfectly clear on that. However, the problem we’re trying to solve is Sahelian-based violent extremism, and if the U.S. is not functioning in Niger, the question is then where should we be?….For More READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE ▶▶