The US government has discontinued its training of the Nigerian
military, according to a statement released yesterday, December 1st. US
govt said it was terminating the third phase of the training which was
designed to help build capacity for Nigerian military to counter Boko
Haram activities, following a request by the Nigerian government.
The first two phases of the training was conducted in April and August
this year. However with the termination of the military training, the US
government says it would still continue its extensive bilateral
security relationship with Nigeria despite the termination.
The US and other countries became more involved in the security
apparatus of Nigeria after the Chibok girls were abducted in April. Find
the US press statement above...
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