The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, had on Sunday paid an operational visit to the 8 Division, in Sokoto.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Sagir Musa, and released to journalists in the state.
The statement said, “In continuation with his operational tour to North West Theatre of Operations, where he was briefed on the general conduct of Exercise Sahel Sanity at the Nigerian Army Special Super Camp 4 Faskari in Katsina State.
“The Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai was thereafter in 8 Division Nigerian Army Sokoto where he assessed some ongoing projects embark by the Nigeria Army at Ginginya Barracks.
“Gen Buratai was equally briefed on the security situation in the entire 8 Division Area of Responsibility by the Acting General Officer Commanding the Division Brig Gen Aminu Bande.
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“After his tour of duty, he was briefly hosted to a lunch by His Excellency the Governor of Sokoto State Rt. Honourable Aminu Waziri Tambuwal”
The Chief of Army Staff also inspected the facilities at the gingiya including the 8 Division Medical Services and hospital.
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