The United States has sent 100 soldiers to Nigeria , with the hopes of helping the West African country defend itself from the threat of armed groups. Nigeria's military announced the arrival of the toops, along with equipment, on Monday. Nigeria has been plagued by violence , as its army is locked into a protracted fight with dozens of local armed groups, including Islamic extremists such as Boko Haram and its breakaway faction Islamic State West Africa Province.  Among the groups are also the

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