By Camillus Eboh ABUJA, Feb 11 - Nigeria's military said on Wednesday that about 200 U.S. troops due to arrive in the coming ...

Americans will train local forces, but won’t see combat, officials say.

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The Nigerian government has launched a military operation against Islamic militants after more than 160 people were killed in ...

The troops will help train Nigerians to fight militants, but will not be involved in combat. U.S. forces have been assisting local soldiers with identifying potential terrorist targets.