“Critics of US Troops Should Suggest Alternative Help,” Shehu Sani Says

Nigerianeye | 16-02-2026 09:34pm |

Former lawmaker, who represented Kaduna Central SenatorialDistrict, Shehu Sani, has blasted those not in support of the presence of UStroops in Nigeria. Sani said this in a statement posted on his verified Xhandle on Sunday. He was reacting to the first batch of American troopsdeployed to Nigeria to confront the insecurity bedeviling the country. Recall that three United States military aircraft havelanded at the Nigerian Air Force base in Maiduguri, Borno State. Reacting, the former lawmaker said, “Those who are not happywith the presence of the American troops helping our troops to fight terroristsshould tell the country they love or trust to send their troops or weapons tohelp us fight the evil forces in our country. “Countries that are only sympathising with us or issuingstatements after killings or kidnappings are of no use to us at this materialtime.”

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