The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shuaibu, has visited the Theatre Command Operation Hadin Kai, a joint military operation against terrorists in the North East, pledging to uphold and strengthen the Soldier-First concept, ensuring the welfare of troops is a top priority.
A statement by the Army spokesperson, Lt.-Col. Apollonia Anele, on Friday, stated that the COAS emphasized fairness, justice, professionalism, and the strategic deployment of competent personnel to mission-critical assignments.
According to the statement, the COAS visit was inline with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive and underscores the Nigerian Army’s reinvigorated drive to consolidate on the gains made in counterterrorism and counterinsurgency operations towards the total annihilation of terrorists in the North East.
“The Nigerian Army under my command will leave no stone unturned, we will pursue this fight with renewed energy, clear focus and absolute dedication to end this menace once and for all.” he said.
The COAS emphasised the imperative of decisively dealing with the insurgents to ensure normalcy in the region, while creating an enabling atmosphere for socio-economic recovery and normalcy across the North East.
During his courtesy visit to the Shehu of Borno, Abubakar Ibn Umar Elkanemi, the COAS solicited continued prayers, intelligence support and cooperation from traditional institutions and citizens to complement ongoing military operations.
He assured the royal father of the Army’s capability and resolve to restore enduring peace and stability across Borno State and the wider North East corridor.
Shehu of Borno commended the Army for its gallantry, sacrifices, and humanitarian interventions, particularly during the flooding incidents, which he noted, the humanitarian services rendered can never be forgotten by the people.
The Shehu also lauded the Army’s efforts in restoring normalcy in the state, noting that no single Local Government Area in the state is presently under the control of terrorist elements.
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