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Kunle Sanni
The Federal Government has approved the procurement of 33 units of Mikano CNG-powered vehicles at N1.99 billion to boost the operation of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA).
The Minister of Justice and the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi said this in Abuja on Tuesday after the Federal Executive Council, (FEC) meeting.
The meeting was chaired by President Bola Tinubu.
The minister said, ”Procurement of 33 Mikano motor vehicles CNG powered is to boost the operation of NDLEA, Council considered and approved.
Fagbemi further disclosed that the Council also approved the procurement of firearms and ammunition to strengthen the counter-narcotic fight.
He hinted that the procurement of the ammunition is for the sum of $1.442 million
The Minister of Justice also disclosed that the procurement of two units of body scanners to be deployed for use both in Abuja and International Airport at the sum of N985million
