Michael Olugbode in Maiduguri
The Nigerian military has recorded significant success over the Boko Haram and has paved the way for the return of displaced persons in the North-east to their homeland, the Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC), 7 Division and Commander Sector 1, Operation Lafiya Dole, Brig. Gen. Bulama Biu has said.
Speaking at a social gathering organised to mark the 2018 Nigerian Army Social Activities (NASA), at Maimalari Cantonment, Maiduguri, Biu said that the successful celebration of NASA in Maiduguri is an indication to the triumph of the military over the insurgents and restoration of peace to the area.
He claimed that the military had successfully restored normalcy and peace in Maiduguri and other parts of the region, compared to the chaotic situation bedevilling the area in the past.
He said the military had re-opened major highways and roads that were hitherto closed due to incessant insurgents’…
