Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Minister of Finance on Tuesday day said the federal government has acquired new military equipments to confront insurgency in the North-East.
Speaking to journalists after presenting relief materials to victims of Boko Haram attacks at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Girei, Adamawa State, she said new military hardware purchased by the government had arrived the country, expressing hope that the insurgency would soon be crushed as the money being invested in the fight is translating into victory.
She said the recent victory by Nigerian soldiers in Konduga testified to the ability of the Nigerian military, and Nigerians should rally round government and the military to achieve maximum results.
She added that the decision to procure modern equipment was borne out of the commitment to improve the capability of the military to deal with terrorism.
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