President Bola Tinubu has announced that four attack helicopters ordered from the United States will soon arrive in Nigeria, as the government intensifies efforts to tackle insecurity across the country.
Speaking on Friday, December 26, during a meeting with a delegation of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) led by Archbishop Daniel Okoh at his Lagos residence, President Tinubu said the helicopters are part of the Federal Government’s ongoing security measures.
“Our orders for four attack helicopters from the United States of America will take some time to arrive. We have also approached Turkey for assistance,” he said.
The President acknowledged that delays in acquiring military hardware can affect public perception of the administration’s commitment to addressing security challenges. He noted that military equipment is costly, difficult to replace, and not readily available off the shelf.
President Tinubu also reiterated plans for community and state policing, stating that these initiatives will become a reality once the National Assembly completes the necessary legislative processes.
Despite the guerrilla tactics employed by bandits and insurgents, he assured that the government remains committed to restoring peace and security to the nation.
The announcement follows reports that the United States carried out airstrikes against militants in North-West Nigeria on December 25, targeting ISIS-affiliated groups. Former US President Donald Trump confirmed the operation on Truth Social, describing the strike as targeting militants responsible for the killing of civilians, particularly Christians.
The Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs also confirmed that the airstrikes were conducted in collaboration with the US. Spokesperson Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa said the strikes were part of structured security cooperation with international partners to combat terrorism and violent extremism.
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