We Have Defeated Boko Haram – COAS

COASChief of Army Staff, (COAS). Lt- Gen Tukur Buratai, has commended his men for crushing terrorism in the north east.

Buratai, who spoke at the weekend while laying the foundation stone for the new Brigade headquarters complex at the 2 Brigade, Port Harcourt, said the army will remain vigilant to contend any new strategy that may be adopted by the terrorists.

He said, “The North East operation is critical at this stage. The terrorists have been defeated; these criminals may rear their ugly heads through other means. We will continue to maintain vigilance.”

Buratai also laid the foundation stone for the new Brigade headquarters complex at the 2 Brigade, assuring that the federal government will continue to give special attention to the welfare of soldiers.

The COAS commended soldiers of the 2 Brigade for their commitment to duty, stressing that the Nigerian army had remained celebrated all over the world for professionalism and high level of discipline.

He further lauded the effort of the brigade in the anti-oil theft war, saying they should continue to maintain very high standard of discipline.

Buratai said the army will improve on challenges of accommodation in barracks round the country, adding that attention will be given to the medical needs of soldiers and their family members.

The army chief also interacted with wives of soldiers in the barracks, promising that the federal government will improve on the welfare of troops.

He also inspected a five bedroom block project being built by his office in the barracks.

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