President Barack Obama has directed the deployment of 80
members of its armed forces to Chad to help in the search for
the kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirls, CNN reports. In a letter
sent to members of the US National Assembly, the US
president said the armed troops will be involved in maintaining
aircraft and analyzing data
"These personnel will support the operation of
intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft for
missions over northern Nigeria and the surrounding area.
The force will remain in Chad until its support in
resolving the kidnapping situation is no longer required."
According to a senior official, the troops deployment is not
based on any new intelligence leads.
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