The United States has delivered military supplies to Nigerian security agencies to support ongoing security operations.
The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) announced the delivery in a post on X on Tuesday.
This move is part of a broader effort to enhance Nigeria’s air strike capabilities, with the US approving a $346 million sale of ammunition, precision-guided bombs, and rockets.
The supplied military equipment includes, 1,002 MK-82 general-purpose 500-pound bombs, 1,002 MXU-650 air foil groups, 5,000 Advanced precision kill weapon system II kits and precision rockets and bombs.
These munitions are intended for use with Nigeria’s A-29 Super Tucano light combat aircraft and AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters, aimed at combating Boko Haram terrorists, bandits, and other security threats.