Insecurity: US Donates Military Equipment To Nigeria
Deji Elumoye in Abuja The United States government has donated some military equipment to its Nigerian counterpart as part of moves to solidify security collaboration between the two nations. Presidential
The United States government has recently donated military equipment to its Nigerian counterpart, aiming to strengthen security collaboration between the two nations. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga announced the delivery via a post on his verified X account, @aonanuga1956. According to Onanuga, the United States Air Force C-17 aircraft transported the equipment to Nigeria, as part of their existing partnership agreement.
U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) confirmed the delivery, describing it as a demonstration of the growing security partnership between the two countries, specifically focused on countering terrorism and other security threats in the region. AFRICOM emphasized that the delivery was in line with a foreign military sales agreement, furthering the U.S.-Nigeria defense partnership.
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