Buratai applauds uncommon patriotism of troops in war against Boko Haram
Lt.-Gen. Buratai
By Dauda R. Pam, Maiduguri
The Chief of Army Staff, (COAS), Lt.-Gen.Tukur Buratai, has organised a befitting Eid-el-Fitr luncheon with troops in the frontline to celebrate their uncommon determination, hardwork, resilience, sacrifice and patriotism in prosecuting the war on Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in the North East Geo-political zone.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Ag. Director Army Public Relations , Nigerian Army, Colonel Sagir Musa on Sunday, in which the COAS expressed gratitudes of President Muhammadu Buhari, and Governors of Borno and Yobe states for their numerous supports.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Ag. Director Army Public Relations , Nigerian Army, Colonel Sagir Musa on Sunday, in which the COAS expressed gratitudes of President Muhammadu Buhari, and Governors of Borno and Yobe states for their numerous supports.
He specifically appreciated the troops comprising of the Nigerian Navy and Airforce, the Nigeria Police Force, State Security Services and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps as well as Civilian Joint Task Force and vigilantes for their courage in the war against terrorism and urged them to remain disciplined, committed and unwavering in order to end terrorism soon.
He cautioned the troops never to be weakened or distracted by negative publicity in their noble efforts to end the insurgency stressing that since his relocation to the theatre on the 4th of April 2020,remarkable successes and achievements have been recorded across the operational arena.
Hear the General,”In the recent Operation Kantana Jimlan over 1,015 Boko Haram/ISWAP Terrorists were neutralized, and various efforts are on to ensure terrorists are substantially degraded and defeated in the near future.
“Let me recall my earlier statement to some of you when I relocated to the Theatre on the 4th of April 2020 that I will not leave here until substantial progress has been made.
“The fact that terrorists are substantially degraded or eliminated really justified my earlier assertion. You must therefore remain steadfast and highly committed to bring terrorism to an end very soon”, Buratai said.
Also in his remarks, Borno State Govenror, Professor Babagana Zulum, who was the Special Guest of honour at the occasion, acknowledged the successes recorded in the war on terror since the relocation of the COAS and expressed gratitudes of of the good people of Borno State to the officers and men of the Nigerian military and other security agencies serving in the state for their immense contributions and sacrifices.
He assured the COAS and troops of his continous support to all the security agencies in his capacity as the governor of the State while praying for the repose of the souls of the fallen heroes who lost their lives in the struggle to protect lives and properties of the people of Borno State.
Highlights of the event,among others, was when Gen Buratai led the Special Guest of Honour to serve sumptuous meals to the wounded in action now recuperating in appreciation of their remarkable efforts in the fight against terrorism in the North East.
He cautioned the troops never to be weakened or distracted by negative publicity in their noble efforts to end the insurgency stressing that since his relocation to the theatre on the 4th of April 2020,remarkable successes and achievements have been recorded across the operational arena.
Hear the General,”In the recent Operation Kantana Jimlan over 1,015 Boko Haram/ISWAP Terrorists were neutralized, and various efforts are on to ensure terrorists are substantially degraded and defeated in the near future.
“Let me recall my earlier statement to some of you when I relocated to the Theatre on the 4th of April 2020 that I will not leave here until substantial progress has been made.
“The fact that terrorists are substantially degraded or eliminated really justified my earlier assertion. You must therefore remain steadfast and highly committed to bring terrorism to an end very soon”, Buratai said.
Also in his remarks, Borno State Govenror, Professor Babagana Zulum, who was the Special Guest of honour at the occasion, acknowledged the successes recorded in the war on terror since the relocation of the COAS and expressed gratitudes of of the good people of Borno State to the officers and men of the Nigerian military and other security agencies serving in the state for their immense contributions and sacrifices.
He assured the COAS and troops of his continous support to all the security agencies in his capacity as the governor of the State while praying for the repose of the souls of the fallen heroes who lost their lives in the struggle to protect lives and properties of the people of Borno State.
Highlights of the event,among others, was when Gen Buratai led the Special Guest of Honour to serve sumptuous meals to the wounded in action now recuperating in appreciation of their remarkable efforts in the fight against terrorism in the North East.
