We'll soon Reopen Land Borders - Buhari

 

President Muhammadu Buhari has justified his decision to shut the country's land borders,  saying it was partly an attempt to control the smuggling in of weapons and drugs.

“Now that the message has sunk in with our neighbours, we are looking into reopening the borders as soon as possible," the President told the 36 state governors who met him at the State House, Abuja on Tuesday. 

President Buhari gave assurances that the country’s military will continue to get the support they needed to fight criminals.

“I am not going to the public to speak about the vehicles and equipment we have ordered. What I can say is that the military received armoured cars and other equipment and they are training the trainers. More of such equipment, including military aircrafts will come in,’’ he said.