Defence minister directs Buratai to relocate to northeast

The Minister of Defence, Mansur Dan-Ali, has directed the Chief
of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai to remain in
the northeast until the security situation improves.

The spokesman of the Minister, Colonel Tukur Gusau, said Dan-Ali
gave the directive after meeting with the Service Chiefs on Monday
at the Ship House, Headquarters of Ministry of Defence.

Gusau said the minister also directed the General Officer
Commanding of the 8 Division, Nigerian Army to relocate his
Tactical Headquarters from Sokoto to Gusau, Zamfara state to
oversee the conduct of Operation SHARAN DAJI.

He added that the Chief of Defence Staff and Chief of Army Staff
were also mandated to effect changes in the operational commands of
Operations DELTA SAFE in the Niger Delta, LAFIYA DOLE in the North
East, SHARAN DAJI in Zamfara and Katsina states and AWATSE in the
South West.

He said this is to enable them meet up with the current threats
and security challenges in their areas of responsibility.

He said the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces
has also directed the emergency procurement of critical equipment
for the Armed Forces of Nigeria in line with the Federal Government
policy of procuring equipment from Original Equipment Manufacturers
through government to government basis.

He said they also considered and approved the promotion of
qualified senior military officers to their next higher ranks.

He also said in a show of concern to the welfare needs of
members of the Armed Forces, the President also directed the
enhancement of the welfare of troops particularly those serving in
operational areas within the country.

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