140 Nigeria Mobile Police Officers Landed In Mali For Peacekeeping

At the flag presentation ceremony to the contingent, the Inspector –General of Police (IGP), Mr Mohammed Abubakar charged the contingent to be good ambassadors of Nigeria and dedicate themselves to duty.

He urged them to abide by the rules of engagement of the operation and respect the rights of the Malians.

The IGP then handed over the Nigerian and police colours to the Commander of the Nigerian Police Force unit for the African-Union led peace mission in Mali.

The Nigerian Permanent Representative to the African Union; Ambassador Bulus Lulu admonished the troops to ensure that they are of good conduct while in Mali.

On his part the Commissioner of Police in-charge of peacekeeping; Kayode Aderanti, assured Nigerians that the troops have been adequately trained and equipped in line with the united nations standards for peace keeping.

The contingent is being deployed with a full complement of equipment certified by the United Nations inspectors, which include patrol vehicles, armoured personnel carriers, arms and ammunition and medical supplies.