On February 4, 2025, the United States officially confirmed the deployment of a military contingent to Nigeria, marking an escalation in the region's counter-terrorism strategy. According to information from the U.S. Africa Command, different types of forces have been mobilized for this operation, although specific details about the exact composition of the force have not been publicly disclosed.

This action represents a significant shift in the American approach in Nigeria. The deployment of this ground force follows airstrikes carried out on December 25, 2024, when the United States had already conducted bombing operations against extremist group positions. Now, with the deployment of various types of forces on the ground, the military strategy is evolving from a predominantly aerial approach to a more robust physical presence.

Commander Dagvin Anderson, responsible for U.S. military operations in the African region, confirmed the deployment on February 3, 2025, but kept operational details of the mission confidential. This is the first time the United States has formalized the presence of ground troops in Nigeria since the sequence of operations that began with year-end bombings.