Mr Akpabio said the sacrifices being made by the military would not be in vain.
Mr Musa said the military, as a disciplined organisation, would not shield any officer found culpable in the incident.
Mr Musa restated the military’s resolve to secure the country and solicited the support and cooperation of all Nigerians.
Mr Etuk advised the eight newly promoted senior officers during their decoration in Lagos.
The group sought citizens’ support for peace and stability in the country.
He said the air component of the operation conducted air interdiction on a targeted terrorist leaders’ enclave known as Lalbi Nagogo.
The First Lady said that security challenges in the nation have become increasingly complex.
He said that the NAF aircraft were immediately dispatched to interdict the location.
They urged Nigerians to continue to support the military to ensure their sacrifices for peace and stability would not be in vain.
The defence chief also reiterated the resolve of the military to defend democracy and rid the nation of all forms of security challenges.
