President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Abuja received a briefing from the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen, Tukur Buratai, on the happenings in the Nigerian Army as well as latest security situation across the country. Speaking to State House correspondents after the closed-door meeting, Burutai said he was duty bound to regularly brief the president on the activities of the Nigerian army. Buratai reassured that the Nigerian Army would continue to collaborate with other security agencies to safeguard lives and property as well as protect the territorial integrity of the country. ALSO READ:Birnin Gwari: Wipe out bandits in 3 weeks, Buratai charges soldiers“It is in line with the Nigerian Army’s order of battle that was approved in 2016. Buratai also reiterated the determination of the Nigerian army to turn the Sambisa forest into tourist and relaxation centres.

Source: Nigerian Tribune May 17, 2018 19:30 UTC