The development, however, did not sit well with some Nigerians, particularly Northerners, who are concerned over possible violation of the country’s sovereignty.
Shehu Sani, the former federal lawmaker, has responded to concerns expressed by some stakeholders regarding the deployment of US troops in the country.
About 100 troops of the US military are currently in Nigeria to assist in the ongoing war against terrorism in Nigeria.
The development, however, did not sit well with some Nigerians, particularly Northerners, who are concerned over possible violation of the country’s sovereignty.
But, Shehu Sani, in a post on X, urged calm, stating that the country’s sovereignty has already been violated by the presence of foreign terrorists.
He wrote, “have read the strong statement issued by my friends opposed to “foreign military presence” in our country. I share their views on the need for us to protect our ‘sovereignty’.
“I understand their distrust and fears about the US troops on our soil. Unfortunately, our ‘sovereignty’ has already been violated by ‘foreign terrorists’ presence’.
“No military anywhere in the World that doesn’t COOPERATE with the military of other nations to achieve its objectives. Even superpowers have to work with others to achieve their goals.
“We can’t continue to fold our arms while terrorists continue to slaughter and kidnap our people, and then we close our doors against any support from other countries.
“The fight is our fight, but the support is very much needed as long as it’s a partnership”.
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