Olufemi Oluyede, chief of army staff (COAS), says troops of the 402 special forces brigade should intensify offensives against terrorists, bandits and other criminals in their area of operation.
In a statement, Onyema Nwachukwu, director of army public relations, said Oluyede spoke on Monday during an operational visit to the brigade in Kaduna.
Oluyede acknowledged the challenges facing the troops and promised to address them swiftly, adding that he is committed to ensuring that every soldier is well cared for and properly housed.
He urged officers of the brigade to “lead by example and guide their troops with courage to tackle security challenges in their area”.
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Oluyede commended the troops for safeguarding the Kaduna-Abuja road and the rail corridor and encouraged them to sustain the momentum.
He added that the reliance of every unit and formation on the special forces brigade underscores their exceptional performance.
The COAS was accompanied by the commandant of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), some principal staff officers of army headquarters, and the general officer commanding (GOC) 1 division during the visit.
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