Nigeria welcomed US military supplies, Shehu Sani lauds support

The military supplies. Photo credit: AFRICOM/X

Former senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, was pleased with the arrival of critical military supplies to Nigeria by the United States, describing the move as timely and commendable.

He responded on Tuesday to reports of the delivery, saying the support would strengthen Nigeria’s efforts to tackle insecurity, particularly in the North-West region.

“I read the reports that the US has delivered critical military supplies to Nigeria. That is a welcome development and commendable,” he said in a post via his X handle.

The former lawmaker urged other countries that claim goodwill towards Nigeria to follow the example of the United States by providing tangible support in the fight against terrorism and banditry.

“Other countries that claim to like or love us should emulate this gesture. Anything that can be done to eliminate Bello Turji, Adamu Aleru, Baleri and other terrorist criminals in the hinterland of Zamfara is welcomed,” Sani added.

United States forces delivered the military supplies to Nigeria in support of the country’s ongoing security operations against terrorism and banditry.

The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) confirmed the development in a statement posted on its verified X (formerly Twitter) handle, stating that the supplies were handed over to Nigerian authorities in Abuja.

According to AFRICOM, the delivery highlights the United States’ continued commitment to strengthening its security partnership with Nigeria.

“This delivery supports Nigeria’s ongoing operations and emphasises our shared security partnership,” the command added.

The latest support comes amid sustained efforts by Nigeria and its international partners to enhance capacity in addressing security challenges across the country.