British Military Chief Expresses Security Fear
 
The Progress (Freetown)
June 30, 2000

Freetown - The Head of the British Military Training Team in Sierra Leone, Brigadier Gordon Hughes has expressed fears over the deteriorating security situation in the entire country. Hughes speaking to a group of journalists at the Benguema military training centre said the overall security situation in the country is not favorable.
The British military chief noted that the government troops need to be strengthened in order to confront the rebels. Brig.
Hughes who is currently training some 1000 soldiers for the national army said the platoon and company commanders who will form the command structure of the army will be obtained from the 1000 trainees