Troops commended for sustaining pressure against banditry in Zamfara

From John Bassey, Gusau

A special assessment team from the Nigerian Defence Headquarters under the leadership of Major General W. B. Idris has commended the troops of operation Fansan Yamma(OPFY) for their dedication and commitment in sustaining pressure against terrorists and criminal elements in Zamfara State  and some parts of Northwest and North Central region.

Idris made the commendation on Tuesday during an assessment visit to the headquarters of OPFY in Gusau, the state capital.

According to the statement issued by the media and information officer of OPFY, Captain David Adewusi, it was revealed that the troops of OPFY Zamfara were commended over their grassroots commitment and sustainable collaboration with significant stakeholders to combat the scourge of terrorism in the state.

Major General Idris highlighted the importance of continuous evaluation of joint operations to ensure alignment with the military’s strategic objectives and the national aim of setting up the Joint Task Force.

He further stated that the visit was aimed to assess the current state of operational activities, reinforce inter-agency collaboration, and identify opportunities for improving the overall effectiveness of counterterrorism and anti-banditry efforts across the region.

The team leader specifically praised the professionalism and coordination displayed by troops, including personnel of various security agencies involved in the ongoing OPFY operations. He lauded the resilience and dedication of the troops, especially given the challenging terrain and the complex security threats they confront daily.

He urged the troops to maintain the current tempo and emphasized the importance of enhanced coordination among security agencies and other relevant stakeholders to maximize operational efficiency.

The Theatre Commander, Major General Oluyinka Soyele, expressed appreciation for the DHQ team’s visit, describing it as a vital step towards strengthening field operations. He reaffirmed his commitment to sustaining operational effectiveness and emphasized the importance of motivating troops and fostering seamless collaboration among all security stakeholders.

The team later visited some frontline troops in Kwotorkoshi and Tsafe, in Bungudu and Tsafe Local Government, Zamfara state. During the visits, the team leader commended the troops’ efforts and encouraged them to remain focused on achieving the mandate of OPFY.

The DHQ team’s visit was crucial to boosting troops’ morale, validating ongoing efforts, and reaffirming the government’s commitment to restoring peace and security in the region.