Former Niger Delta Militant, Asari Dokubo, Nowhere To Be Found Since U.S. Soldiers Arrived in Nigeria!

February 7, 2026 2 Min Read

Reported by Mustapha Labake Omowumi | Sele Media Africa Journalist

In the wake of reports that United States military personnel have deployed a team to Nigeria, purportedly to assist Nigerian forces against Islamist militants such as ISIS, there has been no verified public sighting, statement, or media appearance by former Niger Delta militant leader Mujahid Asari-Dokubo since the U.S. soldiers’ arrival.
The U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) publicly confirmed that a small team of U.S. military specialists was deployed to Nigeria as part of enhanced counter-terrorism cooperation with the Nigerian government. According to commanders, the deployment follows previous U.S. airstrikes and aims to support Nigeria’s efforts against Islamist extremist groups.
Nigerian authorities have likewise acknowledged the presence of foreign military advisers, though both sides have kept operational details limited.
Asari Dokubo: Silence Amid Tension
Asari-Dokubo a former Niger Delta militant leader known for his fiery rhetoric and history leading the Niger Delta People’s Volunteer Force has previously issued threats against foreign military involvement in Nigeria. Most recently, he warned that any perceived “disrespectful” entry by U.S. forces could be met with resistance, stating he would mobilize forces to confront them.
Despite these past pronouncements, there has been no confirmed update on his current location or response to the U.S. troop presence. Multiple unverified social media posts suggest that Asari Dokubo has not been visible in media, has not issued new statements, and his “whereabouts are unknown,” but none of these claims are supported by credible news outlets.
What We Know So Far
Asari Dokubo is a historic figure in Niger Delta militancy, having founded one of the region’s most prominent armed groups and maintained influence through outspoken political activism.
He has publicly warned against U.S. military intervention in Nigeria and expressed readiness to confront such forces if he perceives them as invading.
A U.S. military contingent has been reported in Nigeria, with official statements tying the deployment to counter-terrorism cooperation.
However, there is no confirmed reporting from mainstream news sources that Asari Dokubo is missing, in hiding, or “nowhere to be found” due to the U.S. presence. Claims of his disappearance appear to originate from social media posts lacking independent verification.
At this stage, credible reporting confirms the presence of U.S. military personnel in Nigeria and documents Asari Dokubo’s prior rhetoric against foreign involvement. However, assertions that he is missing or “nowhere to be found” since the U.S. arrival cannot be substantiated by current mainstream news outlets. Sele Media Africa continues to monitor developments and will update this story as verified information emerges.

Citations Links
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