Governor Agbu Kefas on Sunday called on civilians to support the Nigerian Army in their battle against bandits and other criminal elements across the country.

Mr Kefas made the call at an inter-denominational service as part of activities to mark the 2023 Army Day Celebration at Anglican Cathedral Jalingo, Taraba.

The governor noted that as a former army officer, his administration would support the army in the best ways possible to help secure Taraba, a border state and other parts of the country.

In his homily, ‘A Call to Service’, Foreman Nedison, the bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Jalingo, urged the army officers and soldiers to be selfless in service to humanity.

While commending the army for its role over the years in defending Nigeria, Mr Nedison condemned those who extort money from drivers on the road, urging them to turn a new leaf.

“Nigerian Army has been very strong in defending the country and even other countries that need help like Liberia, and Sierra Leone, among others, over the years,” he stated. “I urge Nigerians to join hands in supporting the army with information and everything they need in carrying the work effectively for the peace of the nation.”

Brig.-Gen. Frank Etim, the Commanding Officer of the Army 6 Brigade in Jalingo, said the church service was part of the activities lined up to commemorate the 2023 Army Day celebration slated for Saturday.

Mr Etim noted that army personnel were in the church to return all glory and honour to the almighty God for his mercies. 

(NAN)