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Nigeria’s homegrown armoured vehicle industry is thriving

By Fola Aina, Ezenwa Olumba

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Posted on January 17, 2023 15:10

Many of Nigeria’s elites ride in armoured vehicles, making the country among the largest markets for armoured cars in West Africa. There are many shops that sell armoured cars produced by renowned international companies, but there are local manufacturers now catering to the increasing appetite for such vehicles.

With the increasing importation of ready-made armoured vehicles into Nigeria, two local firms are manufacturing these types of cars.

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