U.S. transfers military equipment to the Nigerian Army

The United States Government has transferred non-lethal transportation, communication and force protection equipment to the Nigerian Army.  The transfer which took place at the Aguiyi Ironsi Cantonment, Brigade of Guards headquarters, Abuja, was  in support of the Nigerian Army’s battle against terrorism.
Major General Ibrahim Sani, Chief of Army Transformation and Innovation, received the equipment from General Linder on behalf of the Nigerian Army.  He said the equipment will enhance the operational capabilities of the Nigerian Army.
During a courtesy call on Army Headquarters, Brigadier General James B. Linder, Commander, U.S. Special Operations Command Africa, was received by Major General John A H Ewansiha, Chief of Army Training and Operations (CTOPS), Nigerian Army Headquarters.