President Bola Tinubu has announced that four attack helicopters from the United States are set to arrive in Nigeria soon, in response to increasing insecurity in the country.
During a meeting with a delegation from the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), led by the President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, at his residence in Lagos on Friday, December 26, Tinubu disclosed that the federal government had placed an order for the helicopters, which he expects will arrive shortly.
“Our order for four attack helicopters from the United States will take some time to arrive. We have also sought assistance from Turkey,” he revealed.
The president acknowledged that the delays are impacting public perception of the government’s dedication to tackling security issues.
He also emphasized that community and state policing will soon be implemented.
“Community and state police will become a reality once the National Assembly finalizes the necessary legislative measures; military equipment is challenging to procure, as it is costly and not readily available,” he noted.
Tinubu assured that the government is committed to restoring peace and prosperity in the nation, despite the guerrilla tactics employed by bandits and insurgents.
This announcement follows a statement from Trump on Truth Social on Thursday, December 25, regarding U.S. military actions in Nigeria that resulted in the deaths of several terrorists.
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The federal government later confirmed these operations, stating they were conducted in collaboration with the U.S.
Trump claimed that the operation targeted militants responsible for the killings of “innocent Christians” and was ordered by him as the commander-in-chief of the United States.
“Tonight, at my direction as commander -in chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS terrorists in North-West Nigeria, who have been viciously killing innocent Christians at unprecedented levels,” Trump posted.
The federal government responded to the military operation through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, emphasizing ongoing security cooperation with international partners, including the United States, to combat the persistent threats of terrorism and violent extremism.
“This has resulted in precise air strikes on terrorist targets in Nigeria’s North-West,” stated Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, spokesperson for the ministry, in a statement on Friday.
