Sequel to Nigerian Army’s resolve
to ensure that the ongoing Operation Last Hold in the North East achieves the
desired result, additional troops and heavy equipment have been earmarked to be
deployed.
A statement from Texas Chukwu,
Brigadier General and Director Army Public Relations, said troops and equipment
were already assembling for onward movement to the operation area.
“The operation is expected to
last 4 months entails deployment of additional 4 maneouvre brigades. The end
state of Operation LAST HOLD is the total defeat of Boko Haram Terrorists to
facilitate the restoration of fishing, farming and other economic activities in
the Lake Chad Basin general area.
“The operation which is a major
military exercise has Major General Abba Dikko as its Commander. The senior
officer is already on ground coordinating the movement of troops and equipment.
“Members of the general public
and particularly residents around troops’ staging areas and environs are
advised not to panic on sighting mass movement of troops and equipment as their
safety is guaranteed.
“The Nigerian Army wishes to
reiterate its loyalty and subordination to the civil authority at all times
while carrying out its constitutional roles.” The statement said.
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