Boko Haram: Army donates equipment to Borno IDPs

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The outgoing Commanding Officer of 152 Battalion, 21 Brigade Nigerian Army, Lieutenant Colonel Peter Elayo has donated some equipment to the Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs, in Banki, Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.

Presenting the equipment and items to the beneficiaries, the Commanding Officer noted that the donation was in line with the civil military activities aimed at ameliorating the plights of the Internally Displaced Persons.

He urged them to continue to be law abiding citizens and promptly report any suspicious movement to the appropriate authorities.

The items donated included a complete barbing saloon items, a tailoring shed, 2 sets of football kits to the Banki IDPs football teams and a power generating set.

The beneficiaries also expressed happiness and commended the military for the sacrifices made in bringing peace back to Bama and the North East in general.

Elayo, who handed over to Lt Col I Ogundele was recently redeployed from 152 Battalion to Army Headquarters Department of Training and Operations.



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