Nigeria New Shipment Of Weapons And Aircraft To Fight Boko Haram – Buhari reveals
Nigeria New Shipment Of Weapons And Aircraft To Fight Boko Haram – Buhari reveals
President Muhammadu Buhari disclosed that Nigeria is expecting to take delivery of military weapons and aircraft from China, Jordan, and the United States to help in the fight against Boko Haram Insurgents.
The president disclosed this at a virtual meeting with the Security Committee of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF), represented by one governor from each of the six geo-political zones of the country on Tuesday, August 11.
President Buhari during the meeting, appealed once again for Nigerians to be patient with his government and not to expect a dramatic change in the ongoing efforts to combat insurgency because fighters and pilots to operate the new weapons and aircraft must first be trained.
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‘The President used the opportunity to dispel commonly held assumptions that the terrorists in the Northeast had far more weapons and money than the government, stressing that what is left of them are “mere scavengers desperate for food, raiding shops and markets, and killing innocent persons in the process.”
He also expressed concern that in spite of the fact that borders with neighboring countries had been shut, bandits and terrorists continued to have access to small weapons.
These terrorists are in the localities. How is it that they are not short of small arms?” he queried the security and intelligence chiefs.
President Buhari speaks on Nigeria New Shipment Of Weapons And Aircraft To Fight Boko Haram
“We have said enough on the need for them to rejig their operations. I am glad that there is better synergy and cooperation which are very important. I have directed the Service Chiefs to meet among themselves in-between the National Security Council meetings. The services have resources; yes, they need more, and mobility, and are doing their best, but there is a need for better gathering and interpretation of intelligence.
The President informed the Governors of the shipment of military weapons and aircraft from Jordan, China, and the United States.
President Buhari also expressed satisfaction with the level of support from neighboring countries in the war against terrorism.
“The Chief of Defence Staff has spoken about their study of the forests and their potential danger to security.
MOREOVER, We must make sure we follow the bandits and terrorists.
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President Buhari has appealed to Nigerians to exercise more patience in his administration’s fight against insecurity.
In addition to a statement released on August 10, Buhari disclosed that they are investing heavily in acquiring modern equipment. He added that when the equipment arrives, security operatives will undergo training ahead of deployment to the field. Continue Reading….
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