The Nigerian Army on Thursday announced that it 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.
According to a statement signed by Capt Abdulrasheed Ahmed for the Coordinator, Nigerian Army Operations Media, the vehicle (EZUGWU MRAP) is a 4×4 Armoured Vehicle designed to carry out transportation in smooth and rough terrain, with the capability to assault with high volume of fire.
”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,” the statement stated.
