The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, has said that the war against Boko Haram in the North-East has been won and urged his men to sustain the victory.
Buratai promised that the Nigerian Army would remain vigilant and ready to contend with new strategies that might be adopted by the terrorist group.
The army chief made this remark on Saturday while laying the foundation stone for the new Brigade headquarters complex at the 2 Brigade in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital.
Describing the current military operations in the North-East as critical, Buratai commended the soldiers for their commitment towards the onslaught against terrorists.
He said, “The North-East operation is critical at this stage. The terrorists have been defeated. These criminals may rear their ugly heads through other means. We will continue to maintain vigilance.
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| Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai |
Buratai explained that the Federal Government would not relent in giving special attention to the welfare of military personnel.
Expressing satisfaction in the commitment to duty the 2 Brigade personnel, he pointed out that the Nigerian army had always been celebrated globally for its high level of professionalism and discipline.
The army chief urged soldiers to continue to maintain the high level of discipline they were known for, even as he commended the brigade for its effort in fighting oil theft in the Niger Delta region.
Promising that government will give attention to the medical needs of military personnel, Buratai added that the Nigerian Army would not fail to tackle the problem of accommodation in all the barracks across the country.
Apart from inspecting an ongoing five-bedroom block project embarked upon by his office, Buratai also spoke with wives of soldiers in the barracks and pledged Federal Government’s commitment towards improving their welfare.
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Kudos Sir
ReplyDeleteKudos to our gallant soldiers but I hope you are right this time around.
ReplyDeleteAmen sir. We really pray it be so. We are all tired of the killings. We salute your courage. May God strengthen our gallant forces, and bless their families.
ReplyDeleteFellow Nigerians. Do not be fooled. Nigerian Army just like any other military outfit is filled with secrets (It is normal). With journalist story on Boko Haram being censored, this news should be taken with a pinch of salt. I can only trust social media if they provide video evidence (A medium which the government wanted to clamp down). There is definitely a lot happening that we know nothing about. IT IS ONLY A FOOLISH CIVILIANS THAT CAN TRUST DEFENSE REPORT. IT IS ONLY WHEN THE INDIGENE OF THE AREA START THANKINGS GOD IN THEIR MILLIONS ABOUT THE DEFEAT OF BH, that is when they have being truly defeated. During war Defense Headquarters always use the media to its advantage. That is actually what is happening currently
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