The new Theatre Commander of Operation LAFIYA DOLE fighting
insurgents, Maj.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, has formally taken over the command in
Maiduguri.
Attahiru took over from Maj.-Gen. Lucky Irabor who has been
posted as Force Commander of Multinational Joint Task Force, N’Djamena, having served in the
Theatre for 15 months.
In a brief ceremony at the Maimalari Barracks, Headquarters
of the Theatre Command, Attahiru was
presented with the military command’s flag by his predecessor after
signing the handing and taking over notes.
He later inspected the Quarter Guard where old flag was
lowered and new one hoisted to signify the change of command.
Attahiru, who was the General Officer Commanding, 82
Division of the Nigerian Army, Enugu, was until his appointment, Director of
Administration, Defence Headquarters. (NAN)
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