CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF VISITS TROOPS IN GAJIGANA
The
Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai visits
Gajigana, Magumeri Local Government Area of Borno State on assessment
of troops location that was attacked by Boko Haram terrorists last
Sunday.
The Chief of Army Staff was received
and conducted round troops’ deployment by the Commander 5 Brigade and
the Commanding Officer of 243 Battalion.
The
Chief of Army Staff while fielding questions from journalists that
accompanied him, stated that he was there to see things for himself,
asses the situation and give necessary directives.
Speaking
further with the Commanders, he expressed dissatisfaction with the
troops conduct and warned that such incident should not repeat itself.
He also called on the public especially those residing in the affected
area to support and cooperate with the troops by exposing suspected Boko
Haram terrorists that live among them.
He
also stated that the recent wave of attacks by terrorists in Gulak and
Gajigana should be seen as isolated cases that would not be allowed to
repeat itself because adequate measures are being taken to deal
decisively with the any of such occurrences. He also assured that the
military and the security agencies would continue to improve their
performances. He also warned troops to be more proactive and alive to
their duties as everything is being done to support them.
It
should also be noted that the recent attacks had every element of
criminality, as such the people need to fully support the security
agencies to finally defeat terrorism and criminality in our society.
He
was accompanied by the Theatre Commander, Operation LAFIYA DOLE,
General Officer Commanding 7 Division, Acting Director Military
Intelligence and the Acting Provost Marshal (Army). Also on the
entourage were representatives of Nigerian Security and Civil Defence
Corps and the Nigerian Police attached to the Military Command and
Control Centre.
It
will be recalled that Boko Haram attacked our troops location in Gulak
on Sunday which was repelled. The troops also killed 3 Boko Haram
terrorists, while quite number escaped with gun shot wounds. In
addition, a Toyota Hilux, 1 PKM gun, 1 General Purpose Machine Gun, 3
AK-47 rifles, 1 Rocket Propelled Grenade tube and 1 Rocket Propelled
Grenade bomb were recovered by the troops.
Other
recoveries include, 1 Charger, 7 Boxes of 7.62mm Link, 1 GP 340 Hand
Held Radio, 4 Boxes of 7.62mm X 54mm Ammunitions, 3 Anti Riot Hand Held
Grenade, as well as 30 Cleaning Kits, 2 Packets of Artillery Primers and
97 pieces of Zela fuse.
The
troops are further pursuing the escaping terrorists and also exploiting
to further block such kind of incursion through their blocking
position. The troops at Gajigana were attacked in which a soldier lost
his life. The location have also been reinforced and the troops are now
poised for any eventuality.
As we have entered
the month of December, it is important to state that we have also
entered a very critical part of the fight against terrorism and
insurgency in our country.
The
Nigerian Army wishes to reiterate its total commitment and
determination to the war against the Boko Haram terrorists.
Consequently, we solicit for the continued support, cooperation and
understanding of all Nigerians in this regard.
You are please requested to disseminate this information and the attached photographs to the public through your medium.
Thank you for your usual cooperation.
Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman
Acting Director Army Public Relations
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