- The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.General Tukur Buratai has sent a special message to soldier fighting Boko Haram
- He commended the hard work and sacrifices of the gallant officers and soldiers currently engaged in Operation LAFIYA DOLE and other operations across the country
- He also commended President Muhammadu Buhari for his efforts to end insurgency in Nigeria
The Chief of Army Staff has sent a Christmas message to soldiers fighting Boko Haram, Premium Times reports.
NAIJ.com gathered that the army chief commended “the hard work and sacrifices of our gallant officers and soldiers currently engaged in Operation LAFIYA DOLE and other operations across the country.”
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He said: “I wish to convey my warmest greetings to officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army and their families on the occasion of this year’s Christmas and New Year 2018 Celebrations. Christmas is an occasion for merriment, relaxation and reflections.
“We must, therefore, continue to appreciate our collective responsibility towards the maintenance of the security conditions that allow for the proper celebrations of Christmas in every part of our country.
“I commend the hard work and sacrifices of our gallant officers and soldiers currently engaged in Operation LAFIYA DOLE and other operations across the country.
“This celebration is a testimony to our successes and also a celebration of your gallantry, tenacity and loyalty in the maintenance of peace/security in Nigeria. We continue to pray to the Almighty God for the repose of the souls of our fallen comrades.
“I urge you all to maintain the momentum as we continue to professionally discharge our constitutional roles. I assure you of my commitment to your welfare and that of your families.
“We must all remain loyal and grateful to the President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, and indeed all well-meaning Nigerians for their unflinching commitment to bringing peace to every nook and cranny of our nation, and for supporting the Nigerian Army as required.
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“I wish you all a Merry Christmas and New Year celebrations as we look forward to greater progress in 2018.”
Meanwhile, NAIJ.com had previously reported that the Nigerian army on Monday, December 25, said its troops killed three Boko Haram insurgents and recovered 200 cattle in Borno state, northeast Nigeria.
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Source: Naija.ng
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