The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has charged troops to sustain the current operational tempo to decisively eliminate bandits and terrorists operating within their Area of Responsibility.
Shaibu gave the directive on Saturday while addressing troops of the 248 Reconnaissance Battalion, Illela, Sokoto State, operating under 8 Division and Joint Task Force, Operation FANSAN YAMMA.
This is contained in a statement by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele, on Saturday in Abuja.
The COAS commended the troops for their gallantry, professionalism and resilience in confronting criminal elements whose activities have brought untold hardship to innocent Nigerians.
He lauded their operational successes, noting that their sustained efforts have significantly improved security within the Area of Responsibility.
