In fulfillment of its
promise to assist Nigeria fight the Boko Haram insurgency, the United States
will today, (Thursday) donate 24 mine-resistant and armor-protected vehicles to
the Nigerian Army.The vehicles, which are
valued at $11m, would be handed over to the military authorities at the
Nigerian Army, 9th Brigade Parade Ground, Ikeja Army Cantonment in Lagos.
“The equipment donation
represents part of the continuing US commitment to Nigeria and its neighbours
to counter Boko Haram’s senseless acts of terror and promote regional
security.”
The vehicles are
expected to be deployed to troubled areas later this month.
Source: Daily Post
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