Nigerian Army has confirmed the take-off of the Military Command and Control Centre (MCCC) tagged as Operation Zaman Lafiya, in Maiduguri, Borno State, as directed by President Muhammadu Buhari in his inagural speech on May 29.
In what is seen as a double assault of Boko Haram, an alternate command centre has also been established in Yola in neighbouring Adamawa State.
Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, who was part of the advanced team said in a statement today the team, which led by a two-star General, has already commenced work in earnest.
He said that the team is made up of elements of the office of the Chief of Army Staff, all the relevant Army Headquarters Departments and other combat support components.
Colonel Usman said that the action is in compliance with the Presidential pronouncement and the chief of army staff’s directive, adding that a reconnaissance and advance team for the establishment of the Military Command and Control Centre for Operation Zaman Lafiya for fight against terrorism and insurgency has moved to Maiduguri, Borno state.
“The centre will serve as a forward command Base for the Chief of Army Staff and other Service Chiefs.
“The Centre is essentially an elaboration of an already existing Army Headquarters Command and Control arrangement. From now on, the fight against terrorism and insurgency would be monitored, coordinated and controlled from the centre. I wish to inform you that it’s establishment would not create another layer of command structure but would add impetus and renewed vigour to Operation Zaman Lafiya, all aimed at bringing terrorism and insurgency to an end. An alternate command centre is also being established in Yola.” [myad]
