United States has donated eight military-grade multi-purpose tents to the Nigeria Police Force to ensure quick restoration of civil authorities in communities liberated from Boko Haram insurgents in Borno.

Director of the United States International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, Rosalyn Wiese, presented the items to the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, at a ceremony in Maiduguri.

Wiese explained that the gesture was aimed at supporting the country toward the re- establishment of civil authorities in communities liberated in the North East.

According to her, the United States Government is partnering with the Government of Nigeria to support efforts to deploy additional civilian security particularly the police to the North East Nigeria.

She said the tents were donated to the police because many areas had been ravaged by Boko Haram, many public buildings including police stations and barracks were still being rebuilt, saying a successful transition to community oriented policing that focuses on working closely with all members of the community was crucial to build trust, establish relationships and improve communication.

Receiving the items, Idris represented by the Assistant Inspector-General Zone twelve, Yakubu Jubrin, thanked the United States government for the gesture and promised judicious usage.