COAS Charges Troops To Sustain Aggressive Operations Against Terrorists

The Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has charged troops of Operation HADIN KAI to remain vigilant and sustain aggressive operations in the ongoing clearance of the remnant elements of terrorists in the North East region.

This was during an operational assessment visit to the Headquarters Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI in Maiduguri, aimed at assessing the security situation in the theatre.

The COAS emphasised the importance of effective coordination among units, robust intelligence gathering and improved operational posture to consolidate the successes already recorded and directed troops to maintain sustained operational aggressiveness in order to deny terrorists freedom of action, particularly during the last phase of the Ramadan period and beyond.

The Theatre Commander of the Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI, Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, delivered a comprehensive operational brief to the COAS on recent operational activities, achievements and prevailing challenges within the theatre.

The Theatre Commander assured the COAS of the troops’ continued professionalism, utmost commitment and patriotism in the ongoing efforts to restore lasting peace and security in the North East and also affirmed that the troops remain resolute and undeterred by isolated setbacks in some locations, noting that the morale and fighting efficiency of personnel remain high.