November 11, 2011 04:00PM

The federal government yesterday said it is set to acquire multi-billion naira state of the art security equipment to tackle terrorism and other vices.

The equipment is designed to help government provide gadgets to battle emerging security challenges.

The gadgets, which will cost the government about ₦10 billion, are expected to serve the army, air force, navy, the State Security Services (SSS), the police, office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) and other arms of the security services.

The project, which is coming under the National Public Security Communication System, is fashioned along the line of the Global System of Telecommunications (GSM).

The gadgets are also to ensure that government is not caught napping by activities of Boko Haram and other terror groups.

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