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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The United States Government says it will continue to work closely with Nigeria\u2019s security services on technical assistance, equipment, professional exchange and training opportunities.<\/p>\n

On Friday, the U.S. Department of Energy\/National Nuclear Security Administration, through its Office of Nuclear Smuggling Detection and Deterrence (NSDD), presented five new mobile radiation detection systems worth $2 million to Nigeria Police Force (NPF).<\/p>\n

Commissioner of Police, Explosive Ordinance Disposal and Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (EOD-CBRN) Command, Zannah Shettima received the donation.<\/p>\n

Forty officers participated in training on the use and maintenance of the equipment to ensure the police have the skills to combat the smuggling of nuclear and radioactive material.<\/p>\n

During the handover ceremony in Lagos, U.S. Consulate Assistant Regional Security Officer Jon Dvorak described the donation as an important step in advancing the robust U.S.-Nigeria security cooperation.<\/p>\n

The official noted that the equipment training will enhance the police\u2019s ability to interdict the smuggling of nuclear and radioactive material into and within the country.<\/p>\n

\u201cNigeria remains one of the United States\u2019 key partners in combating the smuggling of illicit nuclear and radioactive material.<\/p>\n

\u201cNigeria stands tall not only in Africa but globally, in its commitment to preventing the trafficking and use of materials that pose a threat to health and safety\u201d, he said.<\/p>\n

Dvorak expressed the commitment of the U.S. government to expand partnership with other Nigerian security services to counter nuclear smuggling operations.<\/p>\n

The U.S. Department of Energy\u2019s Office of Nuclear Smuggling Detection and Deterrence builds global capability to detect, disrupt and investigate the smuggling of nuclear and radioactive material to foil its use for terrorism.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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