Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, , has raised concerns over the presence and effectiveness of United States troops in Nigeria, questioning their impact on the country’s ongoing fight against insurgency.
Dalung made his position known during an interview, where he expressed doubts about the tangible outcomes of foreign military involvement, particularly in addressing the persistent threat posed by terrorist groups.
According to him, attacks by insurgent groups such as have continued—and in some cases intensified—despite the deployment of U.S. personnel to support Nigeria’s counterterrorism operations.
He argued that the presence of foreign forces has yet to deliver the expected results, raising concerns about the effectiveness of such collaborations in tackling insecurity.
Dalung also questioned the deployment and use of advanced surveillance technologies, including drones, noting that there is little visible evidence that they have significantly contributed to detecting or preventing attacks on civilian communities and military formations.
“The lack of visible outcomes raises serious concerns about the actual role being played,” he implied, stressing the need for greater accountability and measurable results.
His remarks come amid Nigeria’s deepening military cooperation with the , which recently confirmed the deployment of a small team to assist in counterterrorism efforts within the country.
The development has continued to spark debate among stakeholders over the effectiveness and strategic value of foreign military involvement in Nigeria’s security architecture.
