The United States government on Thursday, January 7, donated 24 used land mine-resistant armour-protected vehicles to Nigeria in its support of the fight against terrorism.
Following the decision of the US government to cut the cost of maintaining its military since pulling its troops out of Iran, the US also decided to donate the vehicles to the Nigerian Army, where they would be needed to tackle insurgency.
The vehicles are reported to be worth a whooping $11 million.
At a brief ceremony in Lagos, the US government said the donation was part of its commitment to assist Nigeria in its war against insurgency.
”For many years the Nigerian armed forces has been a strong partner of the United States,” said Patrick Doyle, a Colonel and the US Defence Attaché to Nigeria.
“We have asked for your support in many endeavours, in particular throughout West Africa and you have responded.
“I believe United States government security cooperation commitment is second to none. We have provided extensive training programmes, logistical supports, and equipment to the Nigerian armed forces and we will continue to do so.”
See some photos of the vehicles below.
