President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has once again expressed strong support for the establishment of state and community policing in Nigeria, while revealing that four attack helicopters ordered from the United States are expected to arrive soon to bolster the country's security efforts.
The President made these disclosures during a meeting with a delegation from the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), led by its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, at his residence in Lagos on Friday, December 26, 2025.
Addressing the ongoing security challenges, President Tinubu highlighted the difficulties in procuring advanced military equipment. He noted that such hardware is expensive and not readily available, which has contributed to delays affecting public perception of the government's efforts.
Addressing the ongoing security challenges, President Tinubu highlighted the difficulties in procuring advanced military equipment. He noted that such hardware is expensive and not readily available, which has contributed to delays affecting public perception of the government's efforts.
“Military hardware is difficult to replace. It is expensive and not available off the shelf. Our orders for four attack helicopters from the United States of America will take some time to arrive. We have approached Turkey for assistance.”
These helicopters are part of broader initiatives to enhance aerial support for ground operations against insurgency, banditry, and other threats plaguing various regions.
