Troops in the North East (NE) Theatre of Operations leading the onslaught against Boko Haram (BK) and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists have been commended for their commitment, sacrifices and resilience in stemming the tides of criminal elements in the zone.
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt Gen Faruk Yahaya gave the commendation when he arrived Headquarters Theatre Command(TC) in Maiduguri Wednesday ,after receiving briefs from the Theatre Commander, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), Maj Gen Chris Musa on the current security situation in the theatre.
Director Army Public Relations, Brig Gen Onyema Nwachukwu while disclosing this in a statement relayed to Enugu Reporters on Thursday, noted that Gen Yahaya later proceeded to Biu and Buratai towns, and interacted with troops.
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While commending the troops on their sacrifices and commitment in the ongoing fight against terrorism and insurgency, the COAS charged them to be more vigilant and alert to their responsibilities, adding that with discipline and commitment, the war in the NE will soon be defeated.
He reassured troops that administrative and operational challenges confronting their units will be given the desired attention.
Similary, the Emir of Biu, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Mai Mustapha Umar, has lauded the sacrifices of troops in combating the Insurgency in his domain.
The Royal Father gave the commendation when the COAS paid a homage to the Emir of Biu, at his Palace.
He thanked the COAS for the visit and reassured him of the unflinching support and cooperation of his traditional council and the good people of Biu Emirate to the Nigerian Army (NA).
“He urged the COAS and indeed the NA to remain resolute in discharging its constitutional responsibilities.
“Speaking during the visit, the COAS stated that he was at the Palace to pay homage and solicit the support of the traditional leader and his subjects in the ongoing counter insurgency operations.
“He averred that the cooperation and goodwill of the traditional institution and the citizenry are invaluable for meaningful and sustainable operational success.”
