The United States Embassy has donated $325,000 worth of equipment to the Nigeria Police Force, as an aid to counter-insurgency operations in the northeast, restore civilian authority in areas affected by the Boko Haram insurgency. The office of the International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) of the U.S. Embassy initiated the donation.
For the 500 officers of the Mobile Police Force currently serving in Borno State, INL provided bulletproof protective vests and bulletproof helmets, goggles, and 20 ballistic shields. Other equipment includes a tent, mosquito nets, first aid boxes, heavy-duty flashlights, foldable mattresses and other hygiene products were also provided.
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