00:00U.S. military trainers deployed to Nigeria are using high-powered drones for surveillance and intelligence gathering, the Nigerian military
00:08said on Saturday.
00:10The drones are being deployed from an airbase in Bauchi State.
00:14Although capable of strikes, they are only being used to detect, track and disrupt terrorist activity, according to a Nigerian
00:23military official.
00:24About 100 U.S. troops arrived in Nigeria last month to help train soldiers in their fight against Islamic militants
00:32and other armed groups.
00:34The Americans are not serving in combat roles, both countries have confirmed.
00:41Nigeria is facing a long-running battle with dozens of militant groups, including Boko Haram, and affiliates of the so
00:48-called Islamic State.
00:50Other armed groups specialize in kidnapping for ransom and illegal mining.
00:57Last year, America launched strikes on jihadist groups in Nigeria's northwest.
01:02U.S. President Donald Trump has criticized Abuja for failing to stop the violence.
01:08He's claimed that Christians are being persecuted, but analysts say the attacks target people from all faiths.
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