The United States has withdrawn most of its troops involved in a joint counterterrorism operation in Nigeria's Lake Chad Basin, as announced by General Dagvin R.M. Anderson, Commander of US Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa, during a press briefing following the African Chiefs of Defence Conference 2026.

The United States has designated a Nigerian national and three companies in Nigeria as alleged financial facilitators for the terrorist group, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. This action is part of a broader initiative that targets three individuals and six entities accused of facilitating the movement of funds for terrorist activities.

Troops from the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai, have rescued 47 individuals, primarily women and children, from an enclave of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Kangarwa, Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno. This information was provided in a statement by Capt. Mohammed Goni, the Acting Military Information Officer of OPHK.

Nigeria and the United Nations are strengthening their collaboration on human rights protection during military operations. This initiative includes the Nigerian Navy enhancing its media partnership to improve maritime security and combat crude oil theft. Additionally, the Nigerian government supports the United States in sanctioning individuals and firms that finance terrorism, according to ThisDay Live.

Troops successfully thwarted an abduction attempt by bandits in Sabon Birni, Sokoto, according to Punch. The government has reassured residents in light of a renewed threat from a figure known as Turji.

The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed its support for recent US sanctions imposed on Nigerian Bureau De Change (BDC) operators accused of financing terrorism. The government stated its commitment to collaborating with both domestic stakeholders and international partners to enhance national security.