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The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday approved the release of $1 billion to buy security equipment for the military.
Briefing Journalists after the President held a meeting with security chiefs, the Minister of Defence, Mansur Dan-Ali said:”President Muhammadu Buhari gave approval for the purchase of more equipment for the military, worth $1 billion.”
The Minister also explained efforts put in place by the Government to tackle various security challenges in the country.
The Minister said: “As usual, we discussed the current activities that affected most of the states in the federation like Taraba, Zamfara and other states.”
He explained that recent deployments to Zamfara and other neighbouring states of Sokoto and Katsina isexpected to take care of security challenges in the area.
“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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