We came. We trained the locals. We got the hell out: The U.S. military's recent mission to Nigeria

Five months after the quiet announcement that American troops were being deployed in Nigeria to combat the local IS franchise, an even quieter announcement that the 200-ish deployment has already come to an end.The strategic aims apparently having been met, the US’s engagement, which began with a barrage of Tomahawks on Christmas Day last year, has been wrapped up. Meanwhile, the Nigerian government has taken pains to highlight how information sharing between the two countries continues despite a physical withdrawal.Does the withdrawal mean mission accomplished for the U.S.? For the Nigerians? Let us know what you think!Here's our episode on why West Africa is falling to jihadists.All the best from both of us,Dave and GavinThe AFRICOM Seal is from wikimedia and can be found hereThe Nigerian Flag is from wikimedia and can be found here