The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has urged troops of the Nigerian Army to remain resolute and focused in the discharge of their constitutional mandate to defend the territorial integrity of the nation and protect the citizenry in the conduct of ongoing Internal Security Operations across the country.
The COAS gave the charge at Uyo, while addressing troops during his operational tour of 2 Brigade Area of Responsibility (AOR) on Tuesday 8 March, 2022.
The COAS, was received and briefed on arrival by the Brigade Commander, Brigadier General Mohammed Inuwa, on the security situation in the general area.
According to a statement by the Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, the COAS pointed out that electoral activities would soon commence around the country and warned that troops must avoid being dragged into any form of politicking.
The Army Chief emphasized the role of troops during elections, as that of supporting the Nigeria Police, which is the lead agency in the security architecture of elections.
General Yahaya called on the troops to vigorously protect national economic assets by checking the activities of criminals and economic saboteurs, who are hell bent on sabotaging the oil and gas sector of the nation’s economy.
The Army Chief equally assured the troops that their administrative and operational challenges will receive due and prompt attention, adding that the welfare of personnel is paramount in his command.
During the operational tour, the COAS inspected ongoing projects in the new barracks under construction at Nsit Ubium Local Government Area of the State. He also visited 6 Battalion Headquarters at Ibagwa in Abak Local Government Area of the state, where he also interacted with officers and soldiers of the Battalion. View pictures below:
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