We’ve Ordered Four Attack Helicopters From United States – President Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has announced that Nigeria will soon receive four attack helicopters from the United States as part of efforts to tackle rising insecurity.

Speaking on Friday, Dec. 26, to a delegation from the Christian Association of Nigeria, led by Archbishop Daniel Okoh, at his Lagos residence, Tinubu said the helicopters had been ordered and are expected to arrive “soon.”

The president also disclosed that Nigeria had reached out to Turkey for additional support.

“Our orders for four attack helicopters from the United States of America will take some time to arrive. We have approached Turkey for assistance,” he said.

Tinubu noted that delays in receiving military equipment have affected public perception of the government’s response to security challenges.

The President also reiterated that community and state policing initiatives will be implemented once the National Assembly completes the necessary legislation.

“Community and State Police will be a reality once the National Assembly completes the required legislative inputs; Military hardware is difficult to replace. It is expensive and not available off the shelf,” he added.

Tinubu assured that the government remains committed to restoring peace and prosperity, despite the ongoing attacks by bandits and insurgents.

The announcement comes after President Donald Trump announced on Christmas Day that the US had carried out strikes in North-West Nigeria, killing several terrorists.