Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya
EKO HOT BLOG reports that aftermath of repeated attacks, killings and kidnappings ravaging communities in Niger State, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Major General Faruk Yahaya on Saturday commenced an operational visit to Army bases in the state.
Residents in various communities in Niger State are presently on edge as a result of incessant invasion of their communities by bandits, kidnappers and other militias.
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The invaders readily kill, kidnap and destroy homes in a manner that suggests they are on a dastardly mission to wipe out the entire population of these communities.
In the past, these hoodlums operated in isolated communities where there was little or no security presence. But they have now come out in full force to ruthlessly attack without fear any community not minding whether there is any security personnel or not. As a result of this, natives of Gwada, Kuta, Galkogo, Zumba, Gurumana, Erena, Bassa and Allawa communities of the state have come under several onslaughts from the daredevils in recent months.
This is just as Major-General Yahaya charged Operational Commander’s to rise up to the challenges and take bold steps to tackle the menace of terrorism, banditry and kidnapping.
A statement in this regard signed by Brig Gen Onyema Nwachukwu, Director, Army Public Relations said: “The Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen Faruk Yahaya, in the early hours of Saturday 5 February 2022 embarked on an operational tour of 31 Brigade Area of Responsibility in Minna, Niger State.
“The tour is in continuation of ongoing evaluation and review of troops’ operations in the fight against terrorism, banditry and other sundry crimes in the country.
“Addressing Operational Commanders in Minna, the COAS charged them to take appropriate tactical measures and bold steps to tackle the menace of banditry and kidnapping in their areas of responsibility.”
Major-General Yahaya maintained that the Nigerian Army will continue to ensure combat hardwares and logistics are provided to reposition and enhance ongoing operations.
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