The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai visited Gajigana, Magumeri Local Government Area of Borno State on assessment of troops location that was attacked by Boko Haram terrorists last Sunday.
The Chief of Army Staff was received and conducted round troops’ deployment by the Commander 5 Brigade and the Commanding Officer of 243 Battalion.
The Chief of Army Staff while fielding questions from journalists that accompanied him, stated that he was there to see things for himself, asses the situation and give necessary directives.
Speaking further with the Commanders, he expressed dissatisfaction with the troops conduct and warned that such incident should not repeat itself. He also called on the public especially those residing in the affected area to support and cooperate with the troops by exposing suspected Boko Haram terrorists that live among them.
He also stated that the recent wave of attacks by terrorists in Gulak and Gajigana should be seen as isolated cases that would not be allowed to repeat itself because adequate measures are being taken to deal decisively with the any of such occurrences. He also assured that the military and the security agencies would continue to improve their performances. He also warned troops to be more proactive and alive to their duties as everything is being done to support them.
It should also be noted that the recent attacks had every element of criminality, as such the people need to fully support the security agencies to finally defeat terrorism and criminality in our society.
He was accompanied by the Theatre Commander, Operation LAFIYA DOLE, General Officer Commanding 7 Division, Acting Director Military Intelligence and the Acting Provost Marshal (Army). Also on the entourage were representatives of Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps and the Nigerian Police attached to the Military Command and Control Centre.