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Nigeria Police acquire gunboats

The Nigeria Police on Friday acquired four gunboats, which were launched at a ceremony held in Lagos on Friday.
Usman Baba Alkali, the inspector-general of police, unveiled the gunboats at a ceremony that was equally attended by the chief of naval staff Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo.
A police statement issued said that Alkali promised he would continue to upgrade police operational assets.
The IGP reportedly stressed the need for a synergy in crime fighting.