Imo State Lauds Army for Mitigating National Security threats

The Imo State government has showered encomiums on the troops of the Nigerian Army expressing its appreciation for their operational efforts in mitigating threats to national security in the country.

Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma gave the commendation when the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja paid him a courtesy visit at the Imo state Government House, as part of an operational tour of 34 Artillery Brigade, Obinze Barracks in Owerri, the Imo State capital on Thursday 11 January 2024.

In a statement by the Director of Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, the Governor also pointed out that his administration witnessed the troops fight tirelessly in synergy with other services, and security agencies to restore peace and stability in Imo and neighbouring states.

He said the synergy between the military and other security agencies under the auspices of the Joint Task Force South East Operation UDOKA provided a secure and enabling environment for the peaceful conduct of the recently concluded elections in the state.

Governor Uzodinma urged the troops to sustain the effort while pledging that the state would continue to support them and encourage peace for the socio-economic growth of the state, the South East and Nigeria in general.

He also enjoined the Nigerian Army and other security agencies to intensify their effort in North East and North West Nigeria to restore peace and tranquility in the troubled regions

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja reiterated that he was in the 82 Division area of responsibility to interact with the troops, obtain firsthand information on their well-being and state of infrastructure, as well as evaluate ongoing operations.

He pointed out that Imo State and the South East in general have been salvaged from the aura of apprehension and insecurity that previously pervaded the region.

He extolled the good people and Government of Imo and other South Eastern states for their cooperation and support for the Nigerian Army (NA) sister services and other security agencies, stressing that the whole-of-society approach will be a formidable antidote to the security situation in the South East.

General Lagbaja also addressed troops of the 34 Artillery Brigade, charging them to not allow themselves to be distracted or derailed from the constitutional objective of the Nigerian Army.

The Army Chief assured them that their working and living conditions would continue to top the agenda of his Command.

Dominica Nwabufo