ABUJA, Nigeria – Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, on Friday attended ceremonial military pulling out parade in honour of former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai at Mogadishu Cantonment, Asokoro, Abuja.
Beside Buratai being an indigene of Biu, Borno State, Zulum had worked closely with the former army chief in the ongoing fight against Boko Haram.
Pull out parade is a military tradition organized to honour retired military chiefs. Activities marking the event include match past by soldiers with outgoing chiefs receiving valedictory salutes.
A book “Legend of Buratai” written by the former Chief of Army Staff was launched by the minister of Defence, General Bashir Magashi (retired).
Emir of Biu, Mai Mustapha Umar Mustapha II, the Senator Representing Southern Borno and Chairman Committee on Army, Mohammed Ali Ndume and Borno State Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Kaka Shehu Lawan; accompanied Governor Zulum to honour Buratai at his last activity in military career.
Buratai who served as army chief from 2015 to January 2021, retired this week following President Muhammadu Buhari’s appointment of new service chiefs which includes Major General Leo Irabor, Chief of Defence Staff; Major General Ibrahim Attahiru, Chief of Army Staff; Rear Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo, Chief of Naval Staff; and Air Vice Marshal Isiaka Oladayo Amao, Chief of Air Staff.
