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After THISDAY’s Exclusive Report, Army Commences Rotation of Battle-Fatigued Soldiers

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Rotation of troops engaged in various counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations against Boko Haram terrorist group in the North-east has begun, the Nigerian Army said Monday, stating that the Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen Tukur Buratai, had given a clear directive that the military policy on rotation should be strictly adhered to.

THISDAY had in its June 3, 2018 edition published exclusively an investigative report, which revealed how battle-fatigued soldiers were forced to remain in the war front for almost three years without being relieved to rest and recuperate.

The Director of Defence Information (DDI), Brig-Gen. John Agim, had told THISDAY that the situation was actuated by the shortage of experienced fighters, explaining that its fighting force had been dispersed to deal with mounting internal security challenges in the country.

THISDAY, June 12, 2018

 

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