While inducting the unit , General Buratai said the essence of the battalion is to open and secure motorways from various towns to and from Maiduguri and other parts of Yobe State .
According to him, the battalion will serve as a force multiplier in the clearance operations of remnants of Boko Haram terrorists , adding that with the induction of the unit , troops presence will be available along the roads thus keeping the roads open and safe .
Prior to the induction and launching ceremony, Buratai met with troops located at Delwa and Bulabulin before arriving Damboa where he inspected a Quarter Guard at the Brigade ’s headquarters .
He was briefed by the Brigade Commander , Brigadier General Lawrence Adeleke Araba, who showed him some weapons , vehicles and Improvised Explosive Devices ( IEDs ) making machines and equipment the formation recovered when they cleared Boko Haram terrorists ’ camps at Talala and Ajingin recently.
Earlier , the Commander of the 7 Division Garrison , Colonel Solomon Babatunde Kumapayi also showed the General Buratai some vehicles , weapons and Improvised Explosives Making Devices ( IEDs ) his formation recovered from the terrorists at Kotokuma on Friday.
General Buratai also visited 254 Task Force Battalion , Sabon Gari located along Damboa -Biu road where addressed the troops.
The Nigerian Army has also launched the second set of 100 wanted suspected Boko Haram terrorists .
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