Residents of Bauchi State have been urged to remain law-abiding citizens of Nigeria particularly in this period of lockdown due to the global pandemic of COVID-19. Tukur Buratai then noted that Bauchi State is host to some of the important Nigerian Army units and formations like the Headquarters, Nigerian Army Corps, Nigerian Army Armoured School, Headquarters 33 Artillery Brigade, Nigerian Army Special Vehicle Plant and 133 Special Forces Battalion in Azare adding that Darazo is also a host to Forward Operative Base among others. He also commended the Bauchi state government for the support to these units and formations in the state saying that the relationship is very cordial and important for harmonious coexistence. Bauchi State Governor, Sen Bala Mohammed Abdulkadir in his speech, commended the Nigerian Army for its intervention in the education sector saying that it was very timely explaining that it came at a time the state government was striving to improve education in the state. Leaders of the community were full of appreciation to the Nigerian Army and particularly the COAS for finding them worthy of the project saying that it will motivate them to send more of their children to school.

Source: Nigerian Tribune June 10, 2020 14:26 UTC