A widely circulated opinion on social media has sparked discussions on Nigeria’s security strategy, as a commentator suggested that if the United States is genuinely committed to helping eliminate terrorism and banditry in Nigeria, then the U.S. Army should consider establishing a joint military base with the Nigerian Armed Forces in Sambisa Forest.
According to the argument, Sambisa Forest—spanning over 66,000 square kilometres—is large enough to host a world‑class security outpost. The forest, long used as a hideout and operational hub by insurgent groups, is described as an ideal location for a permanent joint base that could “flip the script entirely.”
The proposal insists that converting Sambisa into an international counter‑terrorism hub would significantly strengthen intelligence sharing, surveillance operations, and ground offensives, thereby making it easier to dismantle insurgent cells that have exploited the terrain for more than a decade.
Security experts say that while international military partnerships have proven effective in other conflict regions, such an arrangement would require complex diplomatic agreements, sovereignty considerations, and long‑term commitments from both countries.
Some Nigerians welcomed the idea, citing the success of U.S.-supported operations in places like Somalia and the Sahel. Others, however, warned that establishing a foreign military base on Nigerian soil could trigger geopolitical tensions, public resistance, or conflict with existing regional security frameworks.
There has been no official response from either the U.S. government or Nigerian defence authorities regarding the suggestion. The conversation nonetheless underscores growing public demand for stronger, more innovative approaches to tackling insecurity in the country.
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