Adamawa senator wants military brigade established in Mubi

The Senator representing Adamawa North Senatorial District, Elisha Ishaku Abbo, has called for the establishment of a military brigade in Mubi, Adamawa State.

He made the call on Monday in Abuja, when he paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya,

Speaking to newsmen after the visit, Abbo, the Vice Chairman, Senate Committee on Navy said the visit was to discuss with the COAS on how to tackle insurgency in the state.

“I made request to COAS to establish a brigade in Mubi. A full brigade comprises of more than 1,500 soldiers, officers and men.

“We need a brigade in Mubi. In 1994, there was a brigade in Mubi and around 1996, the brigade was moved from Mubi to Biyu. So we want our brigade back.

“We have to establish another