Boko Haram War: We Have Helped You "A Great Deal" - USA Replies Nigeria

The United States of AMerica has responded to the Nigerian ambassador's accusation of failing to help the nation in its fight against the Boko Haram militants, noting that there had been 'a great deal' of US aid to Nigeria. 

In a speech made public Tuesday, ambassador Adebowale Adefuye appeared to have taken US officials by surprise when he launched into a tirade against the US administration.

He accused Washington of not providing the “lethal” weapons needed to deliver “a killer punch” to the militants.

But State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki shot back that the US had “provided and approved sales of military equipment to its armed forces.”

“These decisions are made, of course, after careful scrutiny to ensure they conform with United States law.”