President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the release of $1 billion for the purchase of equipment for the military in its ongoing fight against terrorist group, Boko Haram, and other criminal elements in the country.
The Minister of Defence, Mansur Dan-Ali, disclosed this on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, after President Buhari presided over a meeting with the National Security Council at the Presidential Villa.
He said, “I can inform you that of recent, our leader, President Muhammadu Buhari, gave approval for the purchase of more equipment for the military, worth $1 billion.”
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Source: Pulse.ng
