On Monday, June 23, 2014 in the Aguiyi Ironsi Cantonment, Brigade of Guards headquarters, Abuja, the United States Government transferred to the Nigerian Army non-lethal transportation, communication and force protection equipment in support of the Nigerian Army’s battle against terrorism.Brig Gen James B. Linder, inspecting the equipment received by Maj Gen Ibrahim Sani, on behalf of the Nig Army. Photo by DAPR

According to a statement from the US Mission in Nigeria, Major General Ibrahim Sani, Chief of Army Transformation and Innovation, received the equipment from General Linder on behalf of the Nigerian Army.  He said the equipment will enhance the operational capabilities of the Nigerian Army.

Brigadier General James B. Linder exchanging views with Major General John A H Ewansiha at the Army HQs Abuja. Photo by DAPR

During a courtesy call on Army Headquarters, Brigadier General James B. Linder, Commander, U.S. Special Operations Command Africa, was received by Major General John A H Ewansiha, Chief of Army Training and Operations (CTOPS), Nigerian Army Headquarters.

DSC_2184. Photo by DAPR

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