The Commander Sector 2, Operation Lafiya Dole, Brigadier General Adamu Nura has assured the people of Yobe state that the Sector will ensure that troops taking part in various operations in the State are guided by the Professional code of conduct, rules of engagement and respect for human rights.
Brigadier General Adamu Nura stated this in his remarks While on a familiarization visit to the sector in Yobe State and to officially introduce himself to the Emir of Damaturu and the state traditional council as the new Sector Commander.
A statement by the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations Sector 2, Operation LAFIYA DOLE, Lieutenant Kennedy Anyanwu said while at the palace of the Emir of Damaturu, His Royal Highness Dr Shehu Hashimi II Ibn Umar El-Amin Kanemi, the Commander said that the Sector under his watch is determined to partner with all security agencies in the State to tackle the menace of Boko Haram insurgents.
He assured His Royal Highness of the Sector’s determination to partner with all security agencies in the State to tackle the menace of Boko Haram and insurgents who only believed in violence that is alien to Islam and humanity.
This he promised to achieve in line with the Chief of Army Staff Vision to have “a Nigerian Army that is Repositioned to Professionally Defeat all Adversaries in a joint Environment”.
General Nura further disclosed that the Sector will ensure troops taking part in various operations in the State would be guided by the Professional Codes of Conduct, Rules of Engagement and the respect for human rights.
He however appealed to the traditional rulers to remain vigilant and be security conscious, as suspected terrorists/criminals may be fleeing from military operations and finding safe haven in their communities. He further called on the traditional institutions to report any suspicious activity or movement to the nearest military formation or other security agencies for prompt action.
The General appreciated the Emir of Damaturu for his steadfastness and support towards ending insurgency and bringing lasting peace not only to Yobe State but North East in general.
Earlier in his remarks, the Emir of Damaturu, His Royal Highness Alhaji Dr Shehu Hashimi II Ibn Umar El-Amin Kanemi disclosed that the Yobe State Traditional Rulers Council are in total support of the ongoing military operations especially Operation Tura Takaibango that was launched by the Nigerian Army to destroy all Boko Haram criminals/ Islamic States West Africa Province enclaves in the State.
The Emir assured the Commander of the traditional institution’s continuous support, cooperation and partnership with the Army in the area of strategic information and continuous sensitization of the locals on issues of security consciousness and awareness.
He also appreciated the Executive Governor of Yobe State His Excellency Hon Mai Mala Buni for his untiring support to the security agencies in the state while congratulating the new Commander on his well-deserved appointment and assured him that the traditional institutions will continue to organize prayers for the success of all military operations in the state.
The Sector Commander also visited Special Army Super Camp 1 Ngamdu, Forward Operation Base in Potiskum and Kukareta where he addressed and charged troops to be at alert at all times and eschew any negative attitude capable of denting the good image of the Nigerian Army.
Zainab Sa’id
