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US Air Force Resumes Surveillance of ISWAP and Boko Haram Fighters in Borno as Nigeria Approves Troop Deployment to Benin Republic

The United States Air Force has resumed its high-level Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance missions over Nigeria, with a renewed focus on identifying and tracking the movements of ISWAP and Boko Haram fighters in Borno State and surrounding regions.

Security analyst Brant Philip, who monitors United States security activity across West and East Africa, confirmed that the surveillance flights are active again. According to him, United States aircraft departed from Accra, Ghana, to conduct the operations, continuing the long-standing practice of not taking off from Nigerian airports.

Philip disclosed that the resumed flights followed a short interruption earlier in the week. Before the pause, the United States Air Force had conducted twelve consecutive days of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance missions over several Nigerian states. These included Borno, Kebbi, Sokoto, Zamfara, Kwara, Niger and parts of Ekiti and Kaduna. A significant portion of the missions focused on areas around Lake Chad, where ISWAP maintains a strong presence.

The analyst noted that the timing of the operations may be connected to the recent visit of Representative Riley Moore, a United States congressman who visited Nigeria for high-level security discussions. During his visit, he hinted at next steps aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s cooperation with the United States in counterterrorism efforts. This has led to speculation that the renewed surveillance flights form part of a coordinated strategic plan.

Philip also stated that the United States surveillance activities have become an important external layer of support for Nigeria’s counterterrorism operations, especially at a time when local forces continue to face challenges related to terrain, logistics and intelligence gaps in the northeast.

Nigeria Approves Military Deployment to Benin Republic

In a related development, the Nigerian Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to deploy Nigerian military personnel to the Republic of Benin. The deployment is intended to support efforts to stabilise the country after an attempted coup occurred in the West African nation over the weekend.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the approval during plenary on Tuesday after lawmakers reviewed the request in the Committee of the Whole. Lawmakers unanimously supported the decision and stressed that Nigeria must stand firmly with its neighbours in times of crisis to ensure lasting peace in the sub-region.

Akpabio, while addressing lawmakers, emphasised the importance of regional unity and stated, “An injury to one is an injury to all.” He added that Nigeria’s role as a central security figure in West Africa requires it to respond decisively to threats that could destabilise the region.

The Senate confirmed that an official letter of consent will be transmitted to President Tinubu immediately to support timely action.

Strengthening Regional Security Cooperation

The resumption of United States surveillance flights and Nigeria’s approval to deploy troops to Benin Republic highlight a growing level of regional and international coordination on security matters. As insecurity continues to affect parts of Nigeria and neighbouring countries, defence partnerships and intelligence sharing remain crucial in tackling extremist groups and maintaining stability across West Africa.

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