A top Nigerian politician is now urgently calling for foreign troops to join the fight against insurgents inside the country.
Senator Ali Ndume, a key leader from the North-East, has publicly asked the Federal Government to expand its ongoing joint operations with American forces. He wants these missions to specifically target terrorist camps in his home region.
This request marks a significant shift. It comes as Nigeria’s military continues to face severe challenges from groups like Boko Haram and ISWAP. These militants have caused a long-running crisis in the North-East.
Currently, U.S. support in Nigeria includes training, intelligence sharing, and equipment. However, direct joint ground combat operations on Nigerian soil against these hideouts have not been officially confirmed.
Ndume’s appeal highlights growing local pressure for more decisive, external intervention. The North-East has seen decades of violence, leading to widespread displacement and humanitarian suffering.
The Federal Government has not yet responded to this specific call. Any decision to involve foreign troops directly in combat would be a major and sensitive policy change for the nation.
