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Washington wants to help Nigeria’s new president battle one of Africa’s deadliest terrorist groups, but don’t expect a fleet of surveillance drones to be part of the mix. The plans for more US security assistance likely will be unveiled today, Monday July 20, when Buhari visits Washington for talks with President Barack Obama, administration officials said last Thursday. Buhari’s decision to purge the chief of every branch of the armed services and name a well-respected national security advisor just days before he flies to the United States will help his case for more military aid.