Army Moves Command to Maiduguri
Adetokunbo Fakeye
Nigerian Army on Monday as directed by President Muhammed Buhari said an advance team from the military headquarters in Abuja has moved to Maiduguri, Borno, for the establishment of the Command and Control Centre (MCCC).
Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Col Sani Usman stated this in a statement.
According to the statement, the movement by the team to Maiduguri was in compliance with the Presidential pronouncement and the Chief of Army Staff’s directive.
“A reconnaissance and advance team for the establishment of Military Command and Control Centre (MCCC) for OPERATION ZAMAN LAFIYA for the fight against terrorism and insurgency has moved to Maiduguri, Borno State, Usman said, adding that, the team, which is led by a Two-Star General, had already commenced work in earnest.
He stated further that the team is comprised of elements of the Office of the Chief of Army Staff and all the relevant Army Headquarters Departments and other combat support components.
The Centre, it stated would serve as a forward command base for the Chief of Army Staff and other Service Chiefs.
“The Centre is essentially an elaboration of an already existing Army Headquarters Command and Control arrangement.
“From now on, the fight against terrorism and insurgency would be monitored, coordinated and controlled from this centre.
“I wish to inform you also that its establishment would not create another layer of command structure but will add impetus and renewed vigour to OPERATION ZAMAN LAFIYA, all aimed at bringing terrorism and insurgency to an end”, adding that an alternate command centre had also been established in Yola.
