The United States government yesterday announced donation of 24 mine-resistant, armour protected vehicles to assist Nigeria in its fight against Boko Haram militants.

A statement from the U.S. Consulate in Lagos said the vehicles, valued at $11 million, were being handed over to Nigerian military officials yesterday.

The consulate said the donation “represents part of the continuing U.S. commitment to Nigeria and its neighbors to counter Boko Haram’s senseless acts of terror, and promote regional security.”

In October, the U.S. sent 300 troops to northern Cameroon to help coordinate the fight against the militants, and last month, it provided Cameroon with combat vehicles, power generators and other “tactical war equipment.”