President Muhammadu Buhari is currently in Maiduguri, the Borno state capital and headquarters of Operation Lafiya Dole to celebrate Nigeria’s 57th anniversary with troops.

President Buhari disclosed this on Facebook, saying:

I’m spending today visiting our troops in Maiduguri. The entire nation thanks our gallant Armed Forces for their heroic work rolling back the frontiers of Boko Haram’s terrorism. We will never forget their sacrifices. I ask that you remember them in your prayers. #OurTroopsOurHeroes#NigeriaAt57

This marks the president’s first visit to troops leading the assault against Boko Haram terrorist sect.

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Photo Credits: Instagram – @buharisallau | @bayoomoboriowo