# Six MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) intercepted in Nigeria

- Link: https://www.military.africa/2019/08/six-mrap-all-terrain-vehicle-m-atv-intercepted-in-nigeria/
- Published: 2019-08-25T19:53:36+01:00
- Author: Ekene Lionel

Following intensive intelligence operations, the Nigerian Army intercepted six Oshkosh
MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) in the troubled Adamawa State.

The six Oshkosh MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) appears to have been imported and
transported into Nigeria’s northeast region without proper due process or documentation.

Sources close to the Nigerian Army disclosed that the vehicles were seized in Fufore
Local Government Area by the 23 Armoured Brigade based in Yola.

Following the seizure, the Nigerian Army headquarter immediately began an investigation
into the origin and destination of the unique vehicles. The Army promptly handed
over the six Oshkosh MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) to the Nigeria Customs Service(
NCS) in the interim.

The six Oshkosh MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) was handed over to the comptroller
of Customs in charge of Adamawa and Taraba, Olumoh Kamaldeen, at a ceremony in Konkol,
Fufore LGA

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## Oshkosh MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV)

Designed by Oshkosh Defense for the United States Army, it can carry five soldiers.
The Mine Resistant and Ambush Protected (MRAP) Vehicle is derived from the Medium
Tactical Vehicle Replacement (MTVR) platform, the M-ATV is a US-made Mine Resistant
Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle.

It incorporates a battle-proven armor configuration which provides survivable crew
protection even in the most grueling terrain.

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The M-ATV is able to serve various functions such as command and control, troop 
transport, shelter carrier, towed weapons mover, armament carrier, TOW missile system
carrier and even ambulance.

Its armament includes remote-controlled weapon station armed with weapons up to 
12,7 mm in caliber.

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