Nigerian Army said it has received a large cargo of ammunition to enhance its operational capabilities and combat efficiency.
The army announced this on Twitter, displaying the photographs of the ammunition received and the plane that brought the consignment.
However, the tweet did not indicate the suppliers and country of origin.
Here is the tweet announcing the arrival of the arms:
Nigerian Army✔@HQNigerianArmy
Breaking News. Nigerian Army Receives Large Consignment of Ammunition: The NIgerian Army has received a shipment of various ammunition to further enhance its operational capabilities and combat efficiency. Pictures below.
The army is battling the insurgency of Boko Haram in the north east part of the country and cattle rustling and banditry in some parts of the north west, especially Zamfara.
In May, the army also took delivery of different calibres of ammunition to boost the fight against terrorism and other forms of criminality across the country.
The consignment was received by Olufemi Akinjobi, the Chairman of the Ammunition Reception Committee at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.
Mr Akinjobi also said the committee took delivery of spare parts for operational vehicles.
He said the ammunition received included rockets, bullets and projectiles, but declined to mention the originating country or countries they came from.
He, however, said that they were supplied by countries with which the army had partnership.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that the military hardware were brought into the country by Aircargo Global and the discharge and transportation were supervised by senior officers with armed soldiers protecting them.
