The United States military has developed a range of contingency plans for potential military action in Nigeria following a directive from President Donald Trump.
The U.S. President had accused the Nigerian government of permitting “mass slaughter” of Christians — a claim widely denounced as false by Nigerian officials.
According to a New York Times report published on Wednesday, the US Africa Command (AFRICOM) has submitted a set of operational options to the Department of War at the request of Secretary Pete Hegseth.
The plans, insiders familiar with the development told New York Times, outline three possible levels of engagement, heavy, medium, and light, each designed to allow for a controlled escalation of US military involvement.
