Boko Haram: Nigerian Army reopens key highways, releases more names of wanted terrorists
The Nigerian Army announced on Saturday that it had re-opened all major highways linking Maiduguri, Borno, with other parts of the country after being closed for about three years due to attacks by the extremist group, Boko Haram.
The Chief of Army, Tukur Buratai, announced this at the launch of Army Combat Motor Bikes in Damboa, headquarters of Damboa local government area of the state.
Mr. Buratai, Lt. Gen., said the army would work towards securing the lives and properties of motorists plying the roads.
“From today the road – Maiduguri-Damboa and Damboa-Biu highway will be opened.
“The road is going to be entrusted into the hands of the Brigade Commander of the 25 Task Force Brigade,” he said.
Mr. Buratai added: “I do not want to hear any case of attack on innocent civilians or motorists on the road henceforth.
“Our troops will be on alert 24 hours to ensure that the road is kept open.
The Chief of Army, Tukur Buratai, announced this at the launch of Army Combat Motor Bikes in Damboa, headquarters of Damboa local government area of the state.
Mr. Buratai, Lt. Gen., said the army would work towards securing the lives and properties of motorists plying the roads.
“From today the road – Maiduguri-Damboa and Damboa-Biu highway will be opened.
“The road is going to be entrusted into the hands of the Brigade Commander of the 25 Task Force Brigade,” he said.
Mr. Buratai added: “I do not want to hear any case of attack on innocent civilians or motorists on the road henceforth.
“Our troops will be on alert 24 hours to ensure that the road is kept open.
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