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Nigerian Army to launch indigenous mine resistant ambush protected vehicle

By Jennifer Y Omiloli

The Nigerian Army is set to launch its first indigenous Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle designed and built by Command Engineering Depot in collaboration with the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria.

On behalf of the Nigerian Army Operations Media Coordinator in a press release made available to newsmen on October 25, Capt. Abdulrasheed Ahmed made this known.

Named ‘EZUGWU MRAP’ the 4×4 Armoured  Vehicle is designed to carry out transportation in smooth and rough terrain. It has capability to assault with high volume of fire.

Nigerian Army to launch indigenous mine resistant ambush protected vehicle

The Nigerian Army said: “The primary armament includes a 12.7 mm Anti-Aircraft Gun and a 7.62 mm Light Machine Gun. It is good for counter-terrorism, maintenance of stability and also a perfect vehicle for urban warfare.

“The vehicle is characterized by good protection performance, strong cross-country capability, high reliability, easy maintenance, and can operate in severe cold as well as sweltering desert areas.

“It carries a crew of 12: commander, driver, two gunners and eight soldiers.”

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