The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Farouk Yahaya, on Monday, said the Nigeria Army has been recording tremendous successes in the war against enemies of Nigeria.

Mr Yahaya said this while he hosted the troops of North-East Operation HADIN KAI to a luncheon to mark Easter.

“It is important to me to state that the Nigerian Army under my watch has recorded great successes in all Theaters of Operation across the country,” said Mr Yahaya at the feast held at Maimalari Military Cantonment, Maiduguri.

He added, “Our collective efforts provided the needed a safe and secure environment for socio-economic activities to thrive.”

Mr Yahaya, represented by Maj.-Gen. Ibrahim Ali, the theatre commander, said the luncheon was in keeping with the tradition of the army, for the COAS to celebrate with troops in the frontline during festivities.

The COAS thanked the officers and soldiers for their tremendous efforts in tackling the nation’s numerous security challenges.

He hailed the troops for their commitment, dedication, courage, resilient professionalism and will to succeed.

“I am indeed proud of you all and want to charge you to continue to remain focused, disciplined and loyal to constituted authority,” said the COAS.

He urged the troops to continue synergising with other security agencies in the environments they are posted to.

The COAS also commended the professional conduct of troops in the just concluded general elections, noting that they stood their ground while discharging their duties.

“The nation is indeed proud of the Nigerian army, and this calls for more work,” he said.

Earlier, Mr Ali, the theatre commander, represented by his deputy, Maj.-Gen. Koko Isong, said the theatre had intensified kinetic and non-kinetic operations, which were instrumental to the successes recorded so far.

He said 93,000 Boko Haram terrorists and their family members had surrendered to troops.

(NAN)