To help Niger combat insecurity, the Federal Government has purchased automobiles worth N1.4 billion.

After the Federal Executive Council meeting today, August 3, according to Channels TV, Minister of Finance, Budget, and National Planning Zainab Ahmed revealed this to statehouse reporters.

Ahmed asserts that it is within the right of President Muhammadu Buhari, who authorized the purchase, to intervene in the neighboring Niger Republic.

She added that President Buhari has the right to independently analyze the situation and issue directions in accordance with his actions, which she cannot question.

She added that the financial support, which is primarily for the purpose of enhancing capacity to protect their territory, based on a request by the Nigerien Government is also in the best interest of the country.

Earlier today, a document from the government granting the approval for the purchase of the vehicles surfaced online.

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