The Nigerian military has taken measures to counter the activities of Boko Haram and Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists, which have intensified efforts in kidnappings of both soldiers and civilians in the North East. Recall that Boko Haram had recently kidnapped scores of soldiers, especially those on pass along the deadly Maiduguri-Damaturu routes. But responding to this emergent security challenge, the military has signalled a change of strategy to protect these soldiers and their families while on work leave. In the same vein, soldiers who have also completed the Language Proficiency Course at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre (NARC) were rewarded with extra N20,000 to the salaries on a monthly basis. The COAS and Nigerian Army need to be commended for this laudable implementation,” a source said.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 17, 2020 16:30 UTC