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Nigerian citizens and security officials are pushing for increased American airstrikes against terrorist groups, while authorities dismantle illegal arms factories and impose security restrictions across multiple states battling persistent insurgency.

The arrival of 100 US troops in Maiduguri marks a significant escalation in international involvement in Nigeria's protracted battle against insurgency, even as local forces record tactical victories and terrorists expand extortion campaigns westward.

The arrival of 100 American soldiers in Maiduguri marks a significant escalation in international counter-insurgency efforts, even as terrorist groups extend their reach beyond traditional strongholds, now demanding ransoms from communities as far as Kebbi State.

The Defence Headquarters has confirmed the arrival of US forces and equipment to support counter-insurgency operations, while security forces killed notorious bandit leader Kabiru amid coordinated regional security efforts.