Amid insecurity in Nigeria, three United States (US) military aircraft landed in the West African nation between Thursday, February 12, and Friday, February 13.
As reported by The Punch on Sunday, February 15, 2026, the aircraft landed at military bases in Borno and other northeastern states.
According to the newspaper, US military aircraft dropped ammunition in Borno. From breaking news to viral moments.
Follow Legit.ng on Instagram. Senior officers at the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) disclosed that the development was part of US interventions to support Nigeria in the fight against insecurity.
Similarly, The New York Times on Saturday, February 14, reported that US military aircraft landed in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, on Thursday night, February 12.
By Friday evening, February 13, the paper reported that three planes could be seen at the base, with equipment being offloaded from one.
The Nigerian government has been combating jihadist groups for several years, including Boko Haram and its Islamic State-linked splinter groups.
Jihadist groups in Nigeria’s northeast, the centre of the insurgency, killed tens of thousands of Nigerians.
In light of the development, Legit highlights the Nigerian states where US military intervention has been felt.
1) Suspected explosives hit Kwara. In December 2025, at least two objects believed to be explosives landed in two locations in Offa town, Kwara State.
The objects were discovered on Thursday night, December 25, 2025, after residents heard a loud thud, prompting fears of a possible explosion. The objects hit the Eid ground and the Solid Worth Hotel in Ijagbo, Offa.
2) US strikes in Sokoto On December 25, 2025, the United States conducted strikes against Islamic State militants in the northwest state of Sokoto in coordination with the Nigerian government.
In the aftermath of the strikes, Donald Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform that “ISIS Terrorist Scum in Northwest Nigeria, who have been targeting and viciously killing, primarily, innocent Christians” were hit with “numerous perfect strikes”.
The operation, coordinated with Nigeria, targeted Islamist terrorists. Very little information was shared by the US about the strikes’ impact, but a 2026 special report by HumAngle described it as “performative”.
3) US aircraft deliver ammunition in Borno Several military aircraft reportedly recently landed in Nigeria as part of ongoing security collaboration.
The planes touched down at military bases in Borno and other north-east states, carrying ammunition supplied by the Trump-led US government to support Nigeria’s counter-insurgency operations.
Media reports quoted a senior official at Nigeria’s DHQ as saying: “Following Nigeria-US bilateral talks on security, the American government will not only deploy soldiers but also provide necessary logistics, including ammunition, to fight the insurgents.”
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