President Muhammadu Buhari has charged Nigerian troops of operation Hadin Kai to remain steadfast as they go into the “final phase” of the fight against insurgency.
According to a statement by Femi Adesina, presidential spokesperson, Buhari made this call on Thursday at the air force base in Maiduguri, Borno state.
Addressing the troops, Buhari said: “Your career is like no other because it is a conscious commitment and preparedness to give your best for the sake of others,”
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“Let me start by commiserating with you all on the unfortunate loss of Brigadier General Dzarma Zirkushu and other personnel of 25 and 28 task force brigades, who died on Nov. 13, 2021.
“I do this mindful of the fact that we have lost others in this theatre of operation as well as other operational areas across the country.
“The people of Borno state and indeed the entire country owe a debt of gratitude to our serving men in uniform for the huge sacrifices in the pursuit of peace.
“I urge you also to stay focused to achieve our strategic end-state which is the defeat of all adversaries and restoration of an economically viable north-east geo-political zone and other parts of the country where Nigerians are free to go about their activities without fear or harassment.”
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“Our country, just like all the others in the Sahel region, is faced with several security challenges that are largely characterised by the violent activities of non-state actors.
“This has necessitated several interventions aimed at ensuring the security of persons and property across the numerous hot spots.
“Further improvements in the security situation in Operation Hadin Kai have led to a corresponding rise in the confidence of our people who are now returning in significant numbers to their homes.
“Further to the reorganisations in the military leadership, concerted efforts are being made to improve your equipment holding.”
