FG procures military equipment from Russia to wipe out terrorists

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March 1, 2017 8:21 PM

The Defence Minister, Mansur Dan-Ali made the revelation on Wednesday, March 1, 2017.

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The Federal Government has acquired sophisticated weaponry needed to wage war and defeat Boko Haram.

According to Daily Trust, Defence Minister, Mansur Dan-Ali made the revelation on Wednesday, March 1, 2017.

Dan-Ali and other security chiefs had earlier briefed the Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo on security issues in the country.

The minister said "In order to sustain the tempo of the counter insurgency operation in the northeast, the present administration had recently procured modern equipment to enhance the combat effectiveness of our armed forces.

"Mine-resistance ambush patrol vehicles, one 20mm Motors and ammunition were being procured by the Nigerian Army. Also, some patrol boats and other platforms have been ordered by the Nigerian Navy for outpost at Lake Chad Basin while contract for helicopters from Russia for the Nigerian Air Force has been awarded and approval for addition four of MI 35 are being awaited.

"Additionally, 20 unmanned aerial vehicles from the United Arab Emirates have been procured by the Nigerian Air Force to support the operation in the North East.

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"This administration has also shown tremendous concern to the welfare of troops particularly in the northeast through prompt payment of troops' salaries and allowances as well as improvement in medical services."

Dan-Ali also said that all security formations have pledged their loyalty to President Buhari.

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