President
Muhammadu Buhari has approved the release of $1 billion to Nigerian Defence
authorities for the purchase of security equipment to fight insecurity in the
country.
This was revealed Wednesday by the Minister of
Defence, Mansur Dan Ali, while speaking with journalists at the end of a
security meeting chaired by the president.
“Of recent, our leader, President Muhammadu
Buhari gave approval for the purchase of more equipment for the military, worth
$1 billion,” he said.
Mr. Dan Ali also said Wednesday’s meeting was a
normal meeting of security agencies in the country.
“As usual, we discussed the current activities
that affected most of the states in the federation like Taraba, Zamfara and
other states,” he said.
The minister also 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.
On Leah Sharibu, the only Dapchi school girl
still in captivity with Boko Haram, Mr. Dan-Ali said, “Well, we are making all
available efforts to see that the girl is returned safely”.
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