Be Prepared To Clear The Remnants Of Boko Haram Terrorists – Army Acting General Tells Troops

Be Prepared To Clear The Remnants Of Boko Haram Terrorists – Army Acting General Tells Troops

Troops of Headquarters  3 Division Tactical (Sector 2) deployed in the front lines  of Operation Lafiya Dole have  been told to get ready for final onslaught to clear the remnants of Boko  Haram Terrorists  in the Division’s  Areas of Responsibility. This was contained in a message delivered by the Acting General Officer Commanding 3 Division Nigerian Army,  Brig Gen Benjamin Ahanotu, during  his visit to troops of 331 Artillery Regiment, 231 battalion and FOB Buratai respectively in commemoration of Nigeria’s 57 lndependent Anniversary Celebration.

In his address, the Ag  GOC commended the troops for being steadfast and encouraged them to remain loyal to the service, stressing that the welfare of troops remains his priority. He  further admitted that the marshy nature of the  terrain  due to raining season has caused troops to temporary halt some operational activities. He called on the  troops to remain alert and be highly conscious as well as  to seize the advantage of the period to prepare their body and minds  so as to be physically and mentally ready for the final onslaught to clear the Insurgents in their enclaves when the terrain  becomes suitable.

The Ag  GOC added  that the  government was  ready to support the Nigerian  Army with all it takes to put an end to criminal and dastardly  activities of the insurgents.

On arrival,  the Ag  GOC was received by the Commanding Officer 331 Artillery Regiment, Lt Col MY Mohammed and Commanding Officer 231 Battalion , Lt Col MS Sule in Buratai where he addressed troops of the FOB and later to Abogo Lergama Military Cantonment Biu where he inspected a quarter guard before addressing troops of 331 Arty Regiment and 231 bn.

While in Biu,  the Ag GOC also paid  courtesy call on  the Emir of Biu His Royal Highness Alhaji Umar Mustapha Aliyu.   Earlier on,  he  had inspected  facilities  at the  ongoing Nigerian Army Counter Terrorist and Insurgency Museum located  in Buratai.

The Ag GOC was accompanied during the visit by the Comd 53 Signal Bde Brig Gen GS Abdulahi, Comd 3 Provost Group Col SN Eze and DCOS G3  Col AGL Haruna.