Nigeria Set to Get Russian Military Equipment as War Against Boko Haram Intensifies

The war against Boko Haram insurgency has soared to new proportions as Nigeria gets set to receive Russian Military equipment.

Mr. Geoffrey Onyeama

 

Russia has promised to supply Nigeria with military hardware and helicopters to battle the Boko Haram militants, The Nation reports.

 

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Geoffrey Onyeama, who disclosed this in Moscow during chat with journalists, said discussions on the matter have reached crucial stage.

 

Russia, according to the minister, commended Nigeria’s role in ensuring peace and stability in Africa and the rest of the world.

 

Onyeama said both countries are stepping up their counter-terrorism cooperation.

 

He said, “Of course terrorism is an area we also want to cooperate with Russia. It is a global challenge, they also face terrorism challenges and we look forward to stepping up our cooperation with Russia in that regard.

“They have agreed to deliver some military equipment, including helicopters. They are very much in the pipeline.

“Russia has shown great solidarity with us, and we really look forward to a vibrant and very dynamic relationship between our two countries. We face a lot of conflict in Africa and also our country Nigeria, and again we are looking to Russia. Russia is showing great solidarity with us in confronting some of our security challenges, especially terrorism, which has now become a global challenge.

“We appreciate very much the importance of working together and sharing intelligence and we are delighted that Russia is on the same page with us.”