President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday paid an unannounced visit to Mubi in Adamawa State, more than three months after Nigerian troops recaptured the town from the insurgent group, Boko Haram.
The president arrived Yola International Airport at about 10.45a.m accompanied by the chief of Air Defence Staff and all the service chiefs and the Inspector General of Police. He later travelled by helicopter to Mubi.
Jonathan met with the Emir of Mubi, Isa Ahmadu, at the palace of the emir, Jonathan reportedly had a closed door meeting with Ahmadu and the security chiefs.
He also visited Vintim Village, the home town of Nigeria’s Defence Chief, Alex Badeh, which had earlier been recovered from the insurgents.
Jonathan and his administration have been widely criticised for their handling of the Boko Haram crisis, and the failure of the government to stem attacks against civilians. Ahead of elections, the government has apparently stepped up effort against the terror group with multiple towns liberated by soldiers.
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