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President Bola Tinubu’s Special Advisor Daniel Bwala has responded forcefully to recent international tensions by saying that sending foreign special forces to Nigeria would be futile. His views coincide with reports of an uptick in violent occurrences that followed statements made by former US President Donald Trump.

Bwala discussed the complicated security scenario in a televised interview. He strongly disagreed with the idea that the current increase in kidnappings and banditry may be a basis for international military involvement.

“The moment America talked about bringing in military forces, we suddenly saw back-to-back terrorist activities,” Bwala said. “This isn’t about provocation; it’s about trying to justify the idea of a military invasion.”

He insisted that the focus of Nigeria’s talks with foreign allies, such as the United States, should be on assistance and collaboration rather than allowing foreign soldiers to conduct operations inside the nation. Bwala depicted the difficulties that any outside force would encounter in striking detail.

“Our talks with them are not about an invasion. It’s about sitting down and figuring out how they can assist us with what we actually require,” he explained. “If you bring Navy SEALs or Army Rangers here, with the tools and conditions we have, they would be killed like chickens. Let’s be honest about it.”

Unfamiliarity with the local environment and the nature of the dispute are two significant obstacles, according to Bwala. He pointed out that foreign troops would suffer in a battle when fighters blend in with the civilian population since they would not be familiar with the terrain.

“Would they know our terrain? In this type of guerrilla war, how do you separate fighters from innocent people?” he asked.

The presidential adviser emphasized a clear necessity for enhanced technological and intelligence support in place of foreign forces on the ground. He cited satellite imaging, drone systems, and assistance in creating local intelligence networks as examples of the kind of support that might have a significant impact. Rebuilding community confidence to obtain trustworthy information is the aim, he stated.

Bwala made it plain that Nigeria must take the lead in any security initiatives within its own borders, even if he would not rule out cooperative drills or training. He finished by saying that narratives supporting foreign military participation may be fueled by the region’s ongoing volatility, which may be advantageous to some international entities.

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