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From Molly Kilete, Abuja
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has, again, assured Nigerians of the determination of the army to wipe out terrorists, bandits, kidnappers and other criminals terrorising the peace in the country.
Lagbaja, who gave the assurance in his Easter message to troops, said the army is more than ever ready to restore peace and stability in the country.
The COAS, while noting the numerous successes recorded in the ongoing operations against terrorism and banditry across the country, said: “The Nigerian Army remains committed, determined, and focused on ensuring the total defeat of insurgents, marauding bandits, and all other forms of external and internal aggressions disturbing the peace of the country.
“Accordingly, under my leadership, the Nigerian Army has continued to record tremendous successes in various operations at home and abroad. You all can attest to our achievements, so far, especially in the ongoing Operation Hadin Kai in the North East and other internal security operations nationwide.
“Appreciate the love of God displayed through the sacrifices of our Lord Jesus Christ for the salvation of mankind. The Lenten period characterised by self-denial, abstinence, prayers, and almsgiving, which heralded the Easter celebration, also reminds us of the sacrifices, sometimes supreme.
that officers and men of the Nigerian Army make, to ensure that our territorial integrity is preserved at all times. I, therefore, congratulate officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army for witnessing the 2024 Easter celebration and urge you all to continue to espouse the values and virtues of love, peace, and sacrifice in the discharge of our constitutional responsibilities”.
Lagbaja, who said he had provided the needed training and resources for his men to tackle the insecurity in the country, assured officers and soldiers of their welfare and training.
He said: “In line with my command philosophy, to transform the Nigerian Army into a well-trained, equipped and highly-motivated force towards achieving our constitutional responsibilities’, I have ensured the implementation of quality training and equipping toward combating the myriads of security threats confronting the nation.
“As we continue to push towards the final onslaught on the adversaries troubling our nation, I assure you that the welfare of officers and soldiers, including training and provision of the needed equipment, will always be prioritised, to enable us to discharge our constitutional responsibilities effectively.
“I, however, charge personnel of the service to use the Easter celebration to offer prayers against all forms of negative forces militating against the peace and progress of Nigeria”.
