Boko Haram: Buhari Approves $1 Billion For Arms Purchase

President Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the release of $1 billion to Nigerian Defence authorities for the purchase of security equipment for fighting insecurity, mainly terrorists activities in the country.

Minister of Defence, Mansur Dan Ali, revealed this while speaking with journalists at the end of a security meeting chaired by the president.

He said: “Of recent, our leader, President Muhammadu Buhari gave approval for the purchase of more equipment for the military, worth $1 billion.”

Although, the meeting may not be unconnected with the spate of growing attacks in the country, but Mr. Dan Ali explained that the meeting was a normal meeting of security agencies in the country.

According to him, “As usual, we discussed the current activities that affected most of the states in the federation like Taraba, Zamfara and other states.”

Further, he said the recent deployments to Zamfara and other neighbouring states of Sokoto and Katsina is expected take care of the security challenges in the area.

“Of course, the strength of security personnel has increased including the Air Force additional quick response group, they have added enough manpower in that area,” he said.