Nigeria's
Defence Minister Mansur Dan-Ali on Wednesday, said the country had
procured modern equipment from Russia and United Arab Emirates to fight
insurgency, DailyTrust reports.
Dan-Ali made this known in Abuja while briefing the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo on the security situation across the country.
He
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.
"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."
Nigeria Buys Helicopters, Vehicles From Russia, UAE to Fight Boko Haram
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