In fulfilment of its promise to assist Nigeria in the fight against the Boko Haram insurgents, the United States will handover to the Nigerian army today 24 mine-resistant and armour-protected vehicles.
The vehicles valued at $11m, would be handed over to the military authorities at the Nigerian Army 9th Brigade Parade Ground, Ikeja Army Cantonment in Lagos State.
This was made public in a statement by the Public Affairs Section of the United States Consulate General Lagos on Wednesday.
“The US is pleased to donate 24 Mine-Resistant, Armour-Protected (MRAP) vehicles valued at $11m to Nigeria’s military authorities.
“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.”
