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Africa-Press – South-Sudan. <\/strong><\/span>Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has agreed to a request by South Sudan to give a helping hand in fighting rebel forces in the world\u2019s youngest country, Nigerian media reports.<\/p>\n

The President spoke Friday at State House, Abuja, while receiving in audience Hon. Albino Mathok Ayuel, Special Envoy of President Salva Kiir Mayardit of South Sudan.<\/p>\n

He told the Special Envoy of the situation his administration met on ground in the North East in 2015, and how great strides have been taken in comparison with present days.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe will study your situation, and see how we can help,\u201d President Buhari said.<\/p>\n

The Special Envoy had intimated his host about the situation in his country, particularly how an insurgent group, \u201cjust like your Boko Haram here kills, maims and destroys.\u201d He then appealed for \u201cclose collaboration on security, particularly the training of our forces, since you have experience in this area.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mr Albino Ayuel said South Sudan was keen on ending the insurgent activities, \u201chence this appeal to our big brother.\u201d<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About South-Sudan<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – South-Sudan. Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has agreed to a request by South Sudan to give a helping hand in fighting rebel forces in the world\u2019s youngest country, Nigerian media reports. The President spoke Friday at State House, Abuja, while receiving in audience Hon. 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