Nigeria Army Establishes New Division in Borno

The army chief said that the establishment of the new division was part of a strategic plan by the army to boost military operations against militants, particularly in areas around the Lake Chad Basin.

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai (2nd R) with other Officers addressing advancing 118 Task Force Battalion of the Nigerian Army as they move towards Damasak a Border Town linking Borno and Niger Republic.

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