A deadly militant attack in northwest Nigeria has killed 33 civilians, prompting renewed fears over security and cross-border armed groups. At the same time, US troops have arrived to assist Nigerian forces with training, intelligence sharing, and technical support.

But is this deployment truly about counter-terrorism — or is there a deeper geopolitical story?

In this interview, investigative journalist David Hundeyin breaks down the attack, the public reaction in Nigeria, and the ongoing debate about foreign military involvement.