The troops will help train Nigerians to fight militants, but will not be involved in combat. U.S. forces have been assisting local soldiers with identifying potential terrorist targets.
Extracted Claims
The Pentagon will send 200 troops to Nigeria.
Confidence: 90%
The sent troops will help train Nigerians to fight militants.
Confidence: 90%
The sent troops will not be involved in combat.
Confidence: 60%
U.S. forces have been assisting local soldiers with identifying potential terrorist targets.
Confidence: 60%