The Federal Government is set for the deployment of 12 Super Tucano jets against bandits as part of concerted efforts by President Muhammadu Buhari to end terrorism before 2023.
As a prelude to the deployment, government has also started perfecting
the conditions for the release of a gazette, which will legally classify
bandits as terrorists.
It would be recalled that the United States, U.S. has not given a blank
cheque to Nigeria on the use of the fighter jets.
The U.S. has also floated a monthly schedule to monitor the deployment
of the jets, the battle grounds and the purpose of the deployment, while
some U.S. officers have also been coming to Nigeria to evaluate the use
of the jets in line with the terms of sale, according to reports.
A sources familiar with the development however said the Super
Tucano jets will be deployed as soon as the gazette against bandits is
out.
The Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of
Justice last night confirmed that the procedures were almost met.
