“The Armed Forces of Nigeria wishes to clarify that the reported withdrawal of about 200 United States personnel should not be interpreted as a breakdown or termination of the Nigeria-United States security partnership,” Mr Uba said.

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said the planned drawdown of more than 200 U.S. personnel from Nigeria will not affect the enduring security partnership between both countries.

The Defence Headquarters says the planned drawdown of more than 200 U.S. personnel from Nigeria will not affect the enduring ..