There are ongoing discussions between Nigerian government and Czech Republic over the former’s interest in acquiring three ‘fairly used’ aircrafts from the country as part of its efforts to tackle terrorism currently tearing the nation apart.
Czech ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Pavel Mikes, made this disclosure yesterday when he led a delegation, including the Deputy Commander of Czech Airforce, Brigadier General Sebesta Jeromir, to the office of Minister of Interior, Comrade Abba Moro in Abuja.
He said the warplanes, which are designed with GPS that is active both in the day and night, will help Nigeria in tackling the insurgents and monitor its borders.
Mikes said Czech Republic could also help Nigeria to combat terrorism, adding that the cooperation between the countries went beyond combating terrorism to much wider and deeper areas.
In his response, Moro said there was need for Nigeria to liase with the Czech Republic on issues of internal security and border management.
Moro noted that the acquisiton of the warplanes would further strenghten the efforts of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) in combating cross border crimes and insecurity.
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