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Army chief praises Nigerian soldiers’ resilience against Boko Haram

Mr Yahaya reassured troops that attention was being given to the administrative and operational challenges confronting their units.

• February 4, 2022
Nigerian soldiers and Boko Haram
A composite of Nigerian soldiers and Boko Haram used to illustrate the story

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya has lauded the troops of Operation Hadin Kai for resilience, commitment, and sacrifice in the ongoing fight against Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in the North-East, particularly Borno.

In a statement, a spokesperson for the Nigerian Army, Onyema Nwachukwu, said Mr Yahaya commended the troops at a visit to the troops’ on Thursday in Buratai and Biu areas in Borno.

He urged the troops to be more alert to their responsibilities, adding that the war in the North-East would be brought to an end with discipline and commitment.

Mr Yahaya reassured troops that attention was being given to the administrative and operational challenges confronting their units.

At the palace of the Emir of Biu, Mustapha Umar, the COAS solicited the support of the traditional leader and his subjects in the ongoing counter-insurgency operations.

Responding, the royal father assured the COAS of the unflinching support and cooperation of his traditional council and the good people of Biu Emirate to the Nigerian army.

The COAS also embarked on an operational tour of the North-East Theatre of Operations on Wednesday to assess the progress made in the counter-insurgency operation and interact with commanders and troops. 

(NAN)

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