Tinubu: Four U.S. Combat Helicopters to Arrive Soon as Nigeria Intensifies War on Insecurity
President Bola Tinubu has disclosed that four attack helicopters procured from the United States will soon be delivered to Nigeria as the government intensifies efforts to address the country’s security challenges.
The President made this known on Friday, December 26, during a meeting with a delegation of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), led by its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, at his residence in Lagos. Tinubu explained that while the helicopters had already been ordered, delivery would take some time.
“Our order for four attack helicopters from the United States will take a while to arrive. In the meantime, we have also reached out to Turkey for support,” the President said. He noted that delays in acquiring critical military equipment have contributed to public concerns about the government’s resolve to tackle insecurity, stressing that such hardware is costly and not readily available.
Tinubu also revealed that plans for the establishment of community and state police structures are progressing, adding that their implementation would commence once the National Assembly completes the necessary legislative framework.
According to the President, the Federal Government remains determined to restore peace and stability across the country, despite the evolving tactics employed by insurgents and bandits.
The development follows a statement by former U.S. President Donald Trump on December 25, announcing that American forces had carried out airstrikes on terrorist targets in North-West Nigeria. The Nigerian government subsequently confirmed that the operation was conducted in collaboration with the United States.
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