The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Major General Faruk Yahaya was at the Theatre Headquarters Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) on his maiden operational visit to the Theatre from 16-19 June to assess the operational and welfare state of the troops.
According to a statement from the Deputy Director Army Public Relations, Colonel Ado Isa, the COAS assured the troops of adequate medicare and support in the ongoing counter-insurgency operations.
The COAS gave the assurances on Friday, 18 June, 2021 when he visited the 7 Division Hospital and the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) to commiserate with the sick and wounded troops recuperating at the medical facilities.
While at the hospital, the Army Chief took time to interact with the soldiers and assured them of proper medical care and welfare, adding that their medical care is of utmost importance to him. He said the nation is indeed proud of their selfless service and sacrifices towards restoring peace to the North East region.
War against terrorism to end soon
Similarly, General Yahaya visited the Mechanical Repair Group to inspect the ongoing repairs and refurbishment of vehicles at the workshop through the use of local resources. He commended the resilience and ingenuity of the engineers and technicians in fixing most of the vehicles that were hitherto classified as ‘beyond local repairs’.
Earlier, the new Theatre Commander OPERATION HADIN KAI, Major General Christopher Musa briefed the COAS on the operational situation in the Theatre. He assured the COAS that all efforts will be geared towards bringing the war against terrorism to a decisive end.
The Army Chief appreciated the commitment and selflessness of the troops in the Theatre and implored them to exhibit a high level of professionalism and ensure that all remnants of Boko Haram and Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists are neutralized.
Emmanuel Ukoh
