Tukur Buratai, chief of army staff, has charged troops to “eliminate remnants of bandits” in the north-east after announcing an extension to Operation Sahel Sanity.
He made this known during a media chat at the Special Army Super Camp 4, Faskari, Katsina state, on Saturday.
He explained that considering the progress and achievements recorded in barely two months, the Nigerian Army has expanded its area of responsibility beyond northwest to include north-central
Buratai said the troops are getting more equipment and personnel hence, the need to intensify onslaught against bandits.
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Buratai expressed satisfaction with the dedication, commitment, determination and professionalism of the troops, saying normalcy would soon return to the north-west.
He, however, charged them to maintain the tempo, adding that the troops are operating with full compliance within their constitutional responsibility.
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