Troops clear more roads of mines, terrorists

In compliance with the directive by the Chief of Army Staff, Major General Tukur Yusufu Buratai, to troops in the 3 and 7 Divisions of the Nigerian Army on the need to be more proactive in the fight against terrorism and insurgency, additional roads have been cleared by troops for use by commuters.

The road linking Biu-Sabon Gari-Damboa in Borno State is now cleared of mines and insurgents for public usage.

The Army on Wednesday encouraged the public  to use the road as adequate security measures have been put in place.

Similarly, efforts are on for the clearance and reopening of other roads in Borno and Yobe States, the Army said in a statement by Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, its Director of Public Relations.