Critical military supplies have been delivered to Nigeria by the United States as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral security cooperation between both countries.
This is coming on the heels of threat by terrorist leader Bello Turji to attack Sokoto communities that refuse to align with him.
The delivery was confirmed by United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), which is responsible for US military operations on the continent.
In a post on X, formerly Twitter, on Tuesday, AFRICOM said the supplies were handed over to Nigerian partners in Abuja.
“U.S. forces delivered critical military supplies to our Nigerian partners in Abuja. This delivery supports Nigeria’s ongoing operations and emphasizes our shared security partnership,” AFRICOM stated.
The post, which tagged US Mission Nigeria, did not disclose the specific nature or quantity of the military equipment delivered.
Residents of Tidibale community in the eastern part of Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State say the threat, delivered after months of relative silence from Turji, has triggered fresh panic, forcing families to abandon their homes and farmlands, adding that many have fled to Isa town, Gidan Hamisu town and neighbouring Shinkafi in Zamfara State, seeking safety from what they fear could be renewed violence.
Local accounts suggest that Turji is attempting to reassert relevance and recognition after a lull in his activities, warning of “dire consequences” for Tidibale and nearby settlements that have not given support to him.
