‘I will be with you until substantial progress is made’ -Buratai assures troops in the Northeast

***Hosts Troops to Easter Luncheon

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt Gen Tukur Buratai has assured troops He assured the troops of his unflinching support and that of the Federal Government of Nigeria to crush insurgency in the shortest possible time.

Gen Buratai was speaking at a Special Easter luncheon with troops of Theatre Command Operation LAFIYA DOLE (TC OPLD) on Monday, at the Army Special Super Camp Ngamdu in Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State.

Army Chief directed troops to demonstrate more commitment and determination to ensure the speedy defeat of terrorism in Nigeria.

Gen Buratai extended his appreciation and commendation and that of the President, Commander – In – Chief, President Muhammadu Buhari for their sacrifices and uncommon commitments in the collective efforts to end Boko Haram/ISWAP’s terrorism.

He said – “Let me assure you of our total support to bring Boko Haram/ISWAP Terrorism to an end. As you can see, we have started getting some consignments of our needs, what we want from you is total loyalty to the Nation, the President, C-In-C and to ensure destruction of terrorism in our country very soon.

”I assure you I will be with you until substantial progress has been made in this regard”.

The event was led by the COAS who was accompanied by the Chief of Training and Operations Army Maj Gen EO Udoh, Corps Commander Engineers Maj Gen JS Malu, Theatre Commander Theatre Command OPLD Maj Gen F Yahaya, Commander Sector 2 Brig Gen LA Araba, Brigade Commanders, Commanding Officers and large number of gallant and resilient troops of TC OPLD.

High point of the luncheon witnessed Gen Buratai taking time to serve some soldiers, interacted with officers and men during the morale boosting event.

Troops were highly elated for the caring/inspiring leadership of the COAS.

Consequently, the Acting Director of Army Public Relations in a statement Monday evening cautioned media houses against sensational reportage of military activities as they are capable of misleading the general public.