The Chairman Senate Committee on Army, Senator Ali Mohammed Ndume has assured the Nigerian Army (NA) of continuous support in its efforts to curtail security challenges in the country.
Senator Ndume gave the assurance when he led members of the Senate Committee on Army to the Army Headquarters on a statutory oversight function.
Senator Ali Ndume expressed appreciation to the NA for the operational successes so far achieved in the fight against terrorism, banditry, and other criminalities. He stressed that the Army under the current leadership of Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has demonstrated capacity, commitment, and determination to end the security challenges bedeviling the nation.
He, therefore, urged the NA to intensify efforts in tackling insecurity in troubled parts of the country before the end of the year as he equally expressed confidence in the ability of the NA to work in synergy with other services and agencies to restore peace and security in the country as is being witnessed in the North East of the country.
In a statement issued by the Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, the Senate Committee Chairman further expressed delight that the northeast, which was the epicentre of terrorists’ activities, has experienced visible improvement security-wise.
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya expressed appreciation to the committee and the entire senate for their support to the NA and the diligent execution of their oversight function.
The COAS gave the committee an update on the operational activities of the NA and ongoing efforts to curtail insecurity in the country.
Gen Yahaya noted that the recent flagging off of Exercises STILL WATERS, GOLDEN DAWN, and ENDURING PEACE across the country is one of the efforts to stem the tide of criminality during the yuletide, as well as preparatory to ensuring a peaceful atmosphere during the 2023 general elections.
Dominica Nwabufo
