FG procures “mine-resistant” autos, refurbishes 100 armoured autos to sort out insecurity 

The Federal Authorities has procured mine-resistant ambush-protected autos (MRAP), added a brand new armoured fleet, and refurbished over 100 Armoured Combating Automobiles for redeployment to strengthen the nation’s safety equipment.

The announcement was disclosed by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Particular Assistant to the President on Media & Communications (Workplace of the Vice President), on December 15, 2025.

The transfer comes as a part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s broader technique to modernise the Nigerian Armed Forces and deal with rising safety threats throughout the nation.

On the Chief of Military Employees Annual Convention 2025 in Lagos State, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, by his deputy, Vice President Kashim Shettima, reaffirmed the administration’s dedication to mobilising all army and legislation enforcement belongings to safeguard lives and property.

“There isn’t any nation that may obtain greatness with out safety. This authorities stays resolute in mobilising all army and legislation enforcement belongings to remove safety threats and shield the lives and property of all Nigerians,” he stated

President Tinubu highlighted the administration’s efforts to modernise the Nigerian Armed Forces, emphasising improved coaching, fashionable tools, and operational capability. He stated the federal government has superior the procurement of extra Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Automobiles, Armoured Automobiles, and Patrol Automobiles, whereas over 100 AFVs have been refurbished and returned to energetic service.

“Following the induction of helicopters into Nigerian Military Aviation and the coaching of pilots, we’ve superior the procurement of extra Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Automobiles, Armoured Automobiles, and Patrol Automobiles. We’ve additionally refurbished over 100 Armoured Combating Automobiles, now returned to energetic service. These efforts mirror our clear dedication to strengthening the Nigerian Military’s operational readiness,” he stated

The President additionally famous ongoing partnerships with pleasant nations to advertise analysis, innovation, and indigenous defence production, with the long-term aim of reaching self-reliance in defence and safety.

President Tinubu counseled the Nigerian Military for its professionalism and braveness, citing improved outcomes in ongoing operations in opposition to terrorism and different safety challenges. He careworn that self-discipline, professionalism, and adherence to constitutional order stay important to sustaining public belief within the Armed Forces.

Chief of Military Employees, Lieutenant Common Waidi Shaibu, unveiled welfare packages geared toward boosting morale and operational effectiveness. He counseled the federal government for constantly assembly the Military’s operational wants since President Tinubu assumed workplace and referred to as on officers to justify the boldness positioned in them.

As well as, 15 Toyota Hilux autos have been introduced to deserving warrant officers, and cheques have been handed to households of 5 fallen troopers beneath the Nigerian Military Personnel Insurance coverage Scheme.

Nigeria continues to grapple with escalating insecurity, marked by kidnappings, banditry, and violent assaults throughout a number of states. In latest weeks, the nation has witnessed a number of high-profile incidents, together with mass abductions and assaults on faculties and locations of worship, elevating public concern in regards to the effectiveness of safety companies.

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has criticised the federal authorities’s dealing with of insecurity, arguing that the persistent wave of kidnappings and violent assaults factors both to authorities complicity or a failure of management. He careworn that regardless of substantial public spending on safety, violence has worsened, present know-how and intelligence programs stay underutilised, and tons of of hostages are nonetheless in captivity.

Amidst this, the federal authorities has taken some measures to strengthen safety. President Tinubu authorised a big enhance in recruitment for the Nigeria Police Drive, elevating the goal from 30,000 to 50,000 officers to enhance frontline capability and responsiveness to violent crime. The federal government has additionally backed the creation of state police buildings, giving subnational authorities extra authorized authority to sort out native safety threats. Officers in non-core duties are being redeployed to frontline roles, whereas the Division of State Companies has been tasked with deploying specifically skilled forest guards to pursue terrorists, bandits, and armed {groups} working in rural and forested areas.

Moreover, the Nationwide {Economic} Council authorised a N100 billion fund to rehabilitate coaching establishments for the police and different safety companies to spice up the skilled requirements, operational readiness, and the general effectiveness of safety personnel throughout the nation.