We didn't expect the Americans to get into Nigeria and sit on their hands did we? Well, far from that, they hit the ground running and according to Nigeria Watch News:
US Marines currently in Nigeria to help the government combat Boko Haram terrorists have made their first arrests taking two male suspects into custody after they were found in possession of arms and ammunition during a targeted search. The US Marines arrived Nigeria following an agreement to aid with man-power and intelligence in the rescue of almost 300 school Girls kidnapped from a boarding school in Chibok Borno State Nigeria.
Since Wednesday, US troops have arrived in Nigeria where they are providing security for the WEF summit on Africa. It is expected that the Marines will also join Nigerian soldiers in pursuing Boko Haram into the Sambisa Forest in Borno State where they are believed to have spirited the kidnapped girls to. According to Major General Chris Olukolade, Nigeria's director of defence information, two suspected Boko Haram members were arrested at Anyibe in Logo Local Government Area of Benue State. He added that the duo, made up of a teenager and an elderly man, were arrested during a cordon-and-search operation and found to be in possession of firearms.
Weapons found in their possession included two rifles, three locally fabricated pistols and 61 rounds of special ammunition. Apparently, the arms were found in the possession of the teenager he is currently undergoing interrogation in custody. US marines are highly specialized soldiers who have been deployed effectively in areas affected by serious conflict and terrorism such as Afghanistan and Iraq. It is not yet clear how many Marines will be deployed to Nigeria as part of the current operation or if they will establish a base in Borno State.
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