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Insecurity: Buhari inducts three fighter aircraft (Photos)

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February 6, 2020

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Thursday, inducted three attack helicopters – two Agusta 109P helicopter and one Mi-171E helicopter, saying the Federal Government would do all it could to tackle insecurity.

The President noted in his address that the government would not fail the trust Nigerians reposed in him, adding that the diversification of the economy to the non-oil sector was another priority for his government.

“About a year ago, I also inducted two Agusta helicopters into the air force. These aircraft will assist the air force in the tackling of the contemporary security challenges facing our country,” the President added.

See photos from the induction below:

Pic.6. From left: Minister of Defence, retired Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi; Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila; President Mohammadu Buhari; Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar; Senator representing Kebbi South Senatorial District, Sen. Bala NaAllah; Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola; and Minster of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Muhammed, during the induction of the NAF Combat Helicopters in Abuja on Thursday (6/2/20).
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Pic.7. Nigerian Air Force Special Forces displaying, during the induction of the NAF Combat Helicopters in Abuja on Thursday (6/2/20).
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Pic.8. Nigerian Air Force Special Forces displaying, during the induction of the NAF Combat Helicopters in Abuja on Thursday (6/2/20).
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Pic.9. Nigerian Air Force Special Forces displaying with dogs, during the induction of the NAF Combat Helicopters in Abuja on Thursday (6/2/20).
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Pic.10. Nigerian Air Force Special Forces displaying, during the induction of the NAF Combat Helicopters in Abuja on Thursday (6/2/20).
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