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