The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant Gen Faruk Yahaya has admonished troops of the Nigerian Army to remain resolute and focused in the discharge of their constitutional mandate to defend the territorial integrity of the nation and protect the citizenry in the conduct of ongoing Internal Security Operations across the country.
The COAS made this known at Uyo, while addressing troops during his operational tour of 2 Brigade Area of Responsibility (AOR) on Tuesday 8 March 2022. The COAS, who was on arrival, received and briefed by the Brigade Commander Brig Gen Mohammed Inuwa, on the security situation in the general area, pointed out that electoral activities would soon commence around the country and warned that troops must avoid being dragged into any form of politicking.
The Army Chief emphasized the role of troops during elections, as that of supporting the Nigeria Police, which is the lead agency in the security architecture of elections.
He called on the troops to vigorously protect national economic assets by checking the activities of criminals and economic saboteurs, who are hell bent on sabotaging the oil and gas sector of the nation’s economy, assuring the troops that their administrative and operational challenges will receive due and prompt attention, adding that the welfare of personnel is paramount in his command.
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