Photos: Jonathan, the C-I-C steps out in military fatigue in visits to Baga, Mubi



Arrival in Yola: the tour started from here

President Goodluck Jonathan often criticised by the opposition for not acting swiftly to arrest the Boko Haram insurgency, since it broke out 6 years ago, moved swiftly Thursday to check on Nigerian troops in recovered towns of Mubi and Baga.

He even stepped out in military fatigue, with a walking stick to boot. Here are shots from the visit.


Jonathan speaks to the troops in Baga


Arrival in Yola: the tour started from here


With Governor Bala Ngilari in Mubi to visit the Emir


Jonathan, the C-I-C Taking the salute with service chiefs in Baga


Jonathan Greeting troops in Baga


President Jonathan in a group photo with Nigerian soldiers


Still another photo with Nigerian troops


Jonathan checks the arms seized from Boko Haram


The Nigerian soldiers in Mubi chants: Never Again


Jonathan Checking on some of the soldiers


Jonathan in Maiduguri: with Governor Kashim Shettima

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