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Super Tucano Fighter Jets Will Help Nigeria’s Fight Against Terrorists –US

The US says the Super Tucano fighter jets will assist Nigeria’s fight against terrorists.

Gatekeepers News reports that the United States has said that the A-29 Super Tucano fighter jets Nigeria recently received from America will help the West Africa country fight terrorists, especially in the North-Eastern part of the nation.

The US Department of Defense leaders said this during the induction ceremony of the Super Tucano jets which was hosted by Nigerian Minister of Defence Bashir Magashi on Tuesday

The US Mission in Nigeria disclosed this in a statement titled, ‘U.S.-made A-29 Super Tucano aircraft officially inducted into Nigerian Air Force’.

The US Air Forces Europe-Air Forces Africa Commander, Gen. Jeff Harrigian, said, “The Nigerian Air Force is one of our key partners that play a critical role in furthering regional security and stability. This ceremony symbolizes the strength of our unique partnership and underscores the value of training and working together.”

This is a developing story.

Remi Ibikunle

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