Defense Minister Urges Funding for 50 APCs to Combat Bandits Nationwide

Defence Minister Abubakar Badaru has requested funding for an additional 50 Armored Personnel Carriers in the 2025 budget to combat banditry nationwide. The move aims to enhance military capabilities and flush out bandits from the country's borders.

Nigeria's Defence Minister, Abubakar Badaru, has requested funding for an additional 50 Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs) in the 2025 budget, aimed at intensifying efforts to combat banditry across the country. The move is part of a broader strategy to enhance security measures and improve coordination with regional authorities. The procurement of these new APCs is seen as a crucial step in addressing the growing threat posed by armed groups in various parts of Nigeria. The funding request marks an escalation in the government's efforts to combat banditry and ensure national stability.