PRESS RELEASE

ARMY CHARGES TROOPS TO REMAIN ALERT

1. Troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE have been charged to be alert, courageous and more decisive in the fight against Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs) in North East Nigeria.

2. The Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC)  7 Division Brigadier General Abdulmalik Bulama Biu, gave the charge during his operational visit to assess the combat readiness of troops of 82 Task Force Battalion in Ngwoshe, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.

3. He commended the troops for their sacrifices in the defence of the country against insurgency. In his words, "We must continue to put in our best to consolidate on the efforts of our heroes and ensure that we win the fight against the Boko Haram Terrorists with God guiding us", he added.

4. He advised the troops to be more decisive in their approach in confronting the terrorists and endeavour to work in synergy with other security agencies.

5. General Biu assured the troops that  their welfare  would receive  all necessary support  it requires from the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai.

6. He urged them to be confident, professional and work assiduously towards ending the insurgency and other sundry crimes in the North East of Nigeria.

7. The GOC who was accompanied by the Commander 47 Engineer Brigade Brigadier General Ignatius Nwogu and other Principal Staff Officers  visited troops locations at Banki Junction, Firgi  Pulka, Gwoza and Yamteke in Gwoza Local Government of Borno State.

8. He interacted with members of Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and hunters at the various locations visited. He sympathised with Hajiya Mohammed spouse of a member of Civilian Joint Task Force who lost his life while on joint operation with troops and made a cash donation to support the family.

9. You are please requested to disseminate this information to the general public through your medium.

10. Thank you for your kind cooperation.

TEXAS CHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations