Maj. Gen.
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The troops and equipment had landed at an airfield in the north-eastern state of Bauchi, Nigerian defence spokesperson Maj Gen Samaila Uba said.
From BBC
"The collaboration will provide access to specialised technical capabilities aimed at strengthening Nigeria's ability to deter terrorist threats and enhance the protection of vulnerable communities across the country," Maj Gen Samaila Uba said in a statement.
From BBC
On Thursday, coalition spokesman Maj Gen Turki al-Malki said it had "reliable intelligence" showing Zubaidi and his associates fled from Aden's port in the early hours of Wednesday on board a St Kitts and Nevis-flagged passenger ship.
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"You must continue day and night fighting. We must find these children," Maj Gen Waidi Shaibu, Nigeria's army chief of staff, told troops sent to Kebbi state.
From BBC
The head of the army's central command, Maj Gen Avi Bluth - the man addressed in the graffiti on Hamida Mosque - said violent acts by what he called "anarchist fringe youth" were "unacceptable and extremely serious" and must be dealt with firmly.
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