Nigerian Army unveils mine resistant anti ambush vehicles

In the bid to adequately equip itself to continue onslaught against enemy forces, the Nigerian Army on Thursday unveiled four Mine Resistant Anti Ambush Protected (MRAP) Vehicles.

The vehicles which are designed and manufactured in Nigeria in partnership with Proforce Limited is in line with the Local Content Policy of the Federal Government of Nigeria.

Performing the commissioning, the Chief of Defence Staff General Abayomi Gabriel Olanisakin while commending the Nigerian Army for its dogged resolve in combatting the security threats facing the nation assured of government’s commitment towards provision of weapons and equipment to ensure total victory.

The MRAP vehicles are a result of collaboration between the Nigerian Army and Proforce Limited and in line with desire and commitment of the Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai for the Army to be self reliant and the need to develop indigenous production of Defence hardwares.

Recall that under the leadership of Lt Gen TY Buratai, Nigerian Army has successfully established the first ever Army vehicle Manufacturing company in Nigeria and indeed in Africa and it has already comnenced manufcture/production of various types of Armoured Personnel Carrriers, MRAP, Mine Clearance System, ballistic vests, military boots combat, bullets proof vehicles, ballistic helmets, protective jackets among other military hardwares.

The MRAP vehicles will be inducted into the Frontline in the North East to fight terrorism and insurgency in Nigeria. More of these vehicles and other combat capabilities or enablers are expected soon.