The first 100 U.S. troops have been deployed to Nigeria as part of a reportedly 200-person noncombat mission to help the West African country counter Islamic terrorists and other militant groups.
The personnel, in addition to U.S. ammunition and equipment, are in response to a request from the Nigerian government for assistance with training, technical support, and intelligence-sharing, though Nigeria will retain operational command.
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