Buratai promises troops more weapons

Buratai

The Chief of Army Staff Lt. General Tukur Buratai has again urged troops in the front line to remain focus in clearing the remnants of the Boko Haram insurgents out of their hideouts in the northeast.

The Army’s Director of Public Relations, Col. Sagir Musa said in a statement that Buratai gave the charge to the troops during his tour of duty to the northeast.

He said the Army Chief promised that more weapons and ammunition would soon be inducted for the use of the troops to enable them conclude the operations against the terrorists.

Col. Musa said Buratai visited the Forward Operation Base at Buratai, Borno state, “where he interacted with the soldiers and urged them to remain focused and committed to bringing terrorism to an end. ”
Col. Musa said “during his address to the troops, General TY Buratai assured them that more equipment will be inducted into the mission areas to boost their efforts in the war against terrorism and other assorted insecurities in Nigeria.

“He used the opportunity to assure them (troops) of his total commitment to their welfare and that of their families.
“He charged them to strictly adhere to the extant Rules of Engagement and Code of Conduct which guide their activities while on internal Security duty.

“The Chief of Training and Operations Major General Lamidi Adeosun, Theatre Commander Operation LAFIYA DOLE Major General Benson Akinroluyo and Provost Marshal Army Brigadier General H Ahmed among other senior officers were in the entourage of the Chief of Army Staff.”