The United states has donated equipment valued at over $325,000 to the Nigerian Police Force.
The donation was made by the office of the International Narcotics and
Law Enforcement (INL) of the United States Embassy, to help the country
in it's fight against terrorism.
The United States Diplomatic Mission to Nigeria, in a statement issued
in Abuja by its Public Affairs Section, said the equipment help in areas
affected by the Boko Haram insurgency.
“INL Director James Jewett presented the equipment to the Commissioner
of Police Akeera Yunuss Mohammed, who represented the Inspector-General
of Police, Mohammed Adamu at the function. The equipment will be
transferred to the Mobile Patrol Division of the Nigeria Police Force
officers assigned to Borno State.
“For the 500 officers of the Mobile Police Force currently serving in
the state, INL provided bulletproof protective vests and bulletproof
helmets, goggles, and 20 ballistic shields. A tent, mosquito nets, first
aid boxes, heavy-duty flashlights, foldable mattresses, and other
hygiene products were also provided. By providing these supplies and
equipment, INL is complimenting prior USAID investments in Borno State
through the Office of Transition Initiatives,” the United States
Diplomatic Mission to Nigeria said.
Jewett added; “We are proud to stand with Nigerian law enforcement on
the front line of maintaining peace and security. This donation will
improve the health and security of those brave men and women committed
to providing law and order.”
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