The
White House says it would send up to 45 million dollars in defense
services, including military training, to support African countries in
their efforts to defeat the Boko Haram sect.
A
statement issued by the U.S. National Security Council Spokesman, Mr
Ned Price, said that the development would enable the provision of
critical airlift support and other assistance, including help to the
Lake Chad Basin countries moving troops and equipment to the border
region from which Boko Haram terrorists continue to launch attacks on
civilians.
“This assistance builds on training, equipment, and
logistical support that the United States is providing using other
authorities”.
The statement also added that the United States
would continue to provide advisors and share information with its
regional partners to enhance counter-Boko Haram operations, as well as
victim support and counter-violent extremism programming.
Nigeria, Benin Republic, Cameroon, Chad and Niger Republic will all benefit from the U.S assistance.
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