The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, has warned
troops fighting Boko Haram terrorists in North-East Nigeria to remain
steadfast and be more proactive as the war against the insurgents
continues.
The army chief gave the warning on Wednesday while addressing officers and
men of the Nigeria Army in Damaturu, the Yobe State capital.
Although he commended the soldiers for the successes recorded so far in
the fight against the insurgents, he asked them to remain resolute as the
war is not yet over.
“The war has not yet been won and all is not over until it is over. Hence,
I congratulate you on the progress made so far but we must do more.”
Buratai also asked them to work in harmony with other security operatives,
saying no meaningful progress would be made without their cooperation.
“Let me urge you to partner with other security agents in prosecuting the
war and anything less will jeopardise the efforts of the security forces
as a whole.
“I want to assure you that the highest military hierarchy will continue to
give you all the necessary support in the fight,” he added.
Elsewhere, the army chief visited the Emir of Damaturu, Shehu Hashimi II
Ibn Umar El Kanemi, at his palace where he called for his support and the
people in the fight against terrorism.
He thanked the traditional ruler for the support the soldiers had received
over the years and solicited for more collaboration between security
forces and the people.
In his response, the Emir commended the military for the role it has
played over the years in ensuring peace returns to the community and other
parts in the North-East.assured that the people of his jurisdiction will
continue to partner security operatives in the fight against the
insurgents.
He further assured General Burai that the people would continue to partner
with security operatives in the fight against the insurgents.