Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Maj-Gen. Tukur Yusufu Buratai
- New Guards Brigade Commandant takes over
Senator Iroegbu in Abuja
Sequel to the directive by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Maj-Gen.
Tukur Yusufu Buratai, the Nigerian military has opened more roads to
commuters in the Boko Haram terrorists-threatened north-eastern part of
the country.
The Director of Army Public Relations (DAPR), Col. Sani Usman said in a
statement Wednesday that troops of the 3rd and 7 Divisions of the
Nigerian Army cleared the roads in compliance with Buratai's directive
on the need to be more proactive in the fight against terrorism and
insurgency.
Usman disclosed that the road linking Biu–Sabon Gari – Damboa in Borno
State is now cleared of mines and insurgents for public usage.
"The public are encouraged to use the road as adequate security measures have been put in place for their safety", he said.
Similarly, he added, efforts are on for the clearance and reopening of other roads in Borno and Yobe States.
In a related development, former Commander, the Army Headquarters,
Garrisson, Abuja, Brig-Gen Musa Yusuf has been appointed the new
Commander, Guards Brigade.
While taking over from Brig-Gen Anthony Omozoje Wednesday, Yusuf noted:
“The commandant of guard’s brigade is responsible for the security of
Mr. President, members of his family, Federal Capital Territory and
environs, and that is exactly what we are going to do
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