President Muhammadu Buhari, at the weekend says Nigeria will deploy equipment received from supporting countries to further tackle security challenge facing the country.
The president promised to eliminate all forms of violent crimes across the country.
He gave the assurance during the Passing Out Parade of 68 Regular Course of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA).
According to him: “As you’re aware, our beloved nation Nigeria, is facing many security challenges at this period.
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“We continue to face security threats and violent crimes such as insurgency, banditry, kidnapping and politically motivated killings which threaten our national integration.
“It’s pertinent to state in this regard that we have received new equipment in our fight against any form of insecurity from our friendly countries.”
He added: “It’s against this backdrop that we introduced a new Landing Ship Tank early this year to replace the first set of naval ship tanks which were decommissioned by the Nigerian Navy.
“The introduction of the Landing Ship Tank is expected to bolster the Navy’s Sealift capability and promote our global maritime commerce.
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“The action will also bolster peace and safety within the Gulf of Guinea and our maritime neighbourhood.”
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