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Military command centre relocated to Maiduguri to combat terrorists

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June 8, 2015 2:58 PM

Buhari had given the order on Friday, May 29, 2015, while giving his inaugural speech at the Eagles Square in Abuja.

Boko Haram insurgents

Boko Haram insurgents

Following a directive given by President Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria’s military command and control centre has been relocated to Maiduguri, the Borno State capital from Abuja.

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News of the relocation was disclosed by army spokesperson, Colonel Sani Usman, according to BBC.

"The team has already commenced work in earnest," Usman said in a statement adding that all senior military officers would also relocate to the North-East.

Borno has suffered the worst of the insurgency which has claimed thousands of lives and left many more homeless.

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