Ibrahim Attahiru, chief of army staff, says troops can’t
always claim victory over enemies.
The army had lost a commander and six soldiers when Boko
Haram insurgents attacked Mainok, Borno state, on Sunday.
Insurgents disguised as
friendly forces to steal tactical vehicles from the military base.
While visiting troops at the operation Lafiya Dole
headquarters in Maiduguri on Thursday, Attahiru said despite the attack, the
army will not accept defeat.
“Even though some of our troops’ locations in Mainok and
other formations were attacked by members of Boko Haram sect, we will not
accept defeat,” he said.
“In war, there is no way troops will always claim victory
over its enemies. The Nigerian army, under the support of President Muhammadu
Buhari, will take on Boko Haram decisively as troops have defeated Boko Haram
severally.
“Troops are committed to ending the war and other security
challenges such as banditry and kidnapping, among other crimes, bedevilling
some parts of the country.
“We’ve defeated Boko Haram terrorists severally. If for one
time they came and we lose certain equipment, we are committed to the focus of
the entire operations, which is total annihilation of Boko Haram from Nigeria.”
The army chief said his visit is to be in constant touch
with troops and their commanders at the frontline.
He said this is important for every military operation,
especially in the counter-insurgency environment.
Attahiru added that the president is aware of the army’s
requirements for executing the war to a logical conclusion.
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