The United States has withdrawn most of its military personnel deployed to Nigeria after completing a joint counterterrorism mission in the Lake Chad Basin.The operation targeted ISIS deputy Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki, disrupting the global ISIS network.U.S.officials emphasized that intelligence cooperation with Nigeria remains active, with Washington pledging continued security collaboration despite the troop withdrawal.The mission, which involved around 200 U.S.troops deployed in February 2026, aimed to support Nigerian forces battling groups like Islamic State West Africa Province and Boko Haram.Commander Dagvin R.M.Anderson highlighted that the operation extended beyond regional security, contributing to global ISIS network disruption.The U.S.will maintain intelligence sharing and security assistance as requested by Nigeria, underscoring the importance of African intelligence cooperation to tackle transnational threats.