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Michael Olugbode in Abuja
The office of the International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) of the U.S. Embassy in Nigeria has donated equipment valued over $325,000 to the Nigerian Police.
The equipment, according to a statement by the Embassy yesterday, will aid in counter-insurgency operations in the North-east and restore civilian authority 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.
Boko Haram: US donates $325,000 worth of equipment to Nigeria Police
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By Prince Okafor
As an aid to counter-insurgency operations in the northeast, restore civilian authority in areas affected by the Boko Haram insurgency, the United States Embassy has donated $325,000 worth of equipment to the Nigeria Police Force.
The office of the International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) of the U.S. Embassy initiated the donation.
For the 500 officers of the Mobile Police Force currently serving in Borno State, INL provided bulletproof protective vests and bulletproof helmets, goggles, and 20 ballistic shields.
Other equipment includes a tent, mosquito nets, first aid boxes, heavy-duty flashlights, foldable mattresses and other hygiene products were also provided.
US Donates Over N120 Million Worth Of Equipment To Nigeria Police
According to Director, International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) of the US Embassy, James Jewett, the donation is part of aids to counter insurgency in the northeast region.
by SaharaReporters, New York
Jan 29, 2021
Amidst the growing insecurity in the country, the United States Embassy donated $325,000 (about N123 million as N380.51 to $1) worth of equipment to the Nigeria Police Force on Friday.
According to Director, International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) of the US Embassy, James Jewett, the donation is part of aids to counter insurgency in the northeast region.