The Chief of Defence Staff, General Gabriel Olonisakin, on Saturday led the service chiefs on a visit to Borno State to evaluate the fight against insurgency in the North-East. During the visit, the CDS was briefed by the Theatre Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole, Major General Benson Akinroluyo, on the activities of the troops. Saturday’s visit follows the recent upsurge in attacks by Boko Haram, especially in the northern axis of Borno State. Less than a week ago, on December 15, one soldier was killed and another was injured as troops repelled an attack on Gudumbali community in northern Borno State on Saturday. The deadliest of the recent attacks was the November 18 onslaught on a military location in Metele, Abadam Local Government Area of Borno State, during which the army said 23 soldiers were killed.

Source: The North Africa Journal December 22, 2018 21:56 UTC