At least three United States military aircraft landed in Nigeria between Thursday and Friday, according to a PUNCH report.
The aircraft reportedly touched down at military facilities in Borno and other northeastern states, areas heavily affected by insurgency.
Senior officers at the Defence Headquarters said the planes carried ammunition supplied by the US government to support Nigeria’s fight against insecurity.
One senior officer, who spoke anonymously, said the deliveries followed recent Nigeria–US security talks. He added that Washington had pledged logistics support, including ammunition, alongside the possible deployment of personnel.
Another high-ranking officer described the shipment as routine operational replenishment, noting that ammunition stocks are often replaced after major operations.
He said collaboration between both countries, coordinated through the Office of the National Security Adviser, is expected to intensify in the coming months.
The New York Times reported that US military aircraft landed in Maiduguri on Thursday night, with three planes visible at the base by Friday evening as equipment was offloaded.
A US Department of Defense official told the paper the flights marked the beginning of a series of C-17 transport missions to multiple locations across Nigeria.
Posts circulating on X also tracked the movements. One account claimed a US Air Force C-130J-30 transport aircraft landed at Kaduna International Airport after departing from Ghana, fuelling speculation about expanded training cooperation.
Another aviation tracker reported what it described as a significant equipment delivery to the Maiduguri Airbase.
Nigeria’s military authorities had not issued an official statement at the time of filing this report.
The development comes amid deepening security engagement between Washington and Abuja.
US President Donald Trump had earlier indicated he would consider deploying forces if Nigeria failed to curb attacks against Christians, after the country was designated a Country of Particular Concern.
In recent months, the United States has reportedly increased intelligence and operational support, including targeted actions against extremist groups.
The New York Times further reported that an initial group of American intelligence analysts, advisers and trainers had arrived as part of a planned deployment of up to 200 personnel.
Additional aircraft carrying troops and equipment are expected in the coming weeks, signalling a broader expansion of US–Nigeria counterterrorism cooperation.
