Nigerian Army Get Order to Destroy Terrorists’ Enclaves
Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Major General Faruk Yahaya, has charged troops of Sector 2 Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI to destroy all Boko Haram and Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) enclaves in their various locations.
He gave the directive on Saturday while addressing troops of Sector 2 in Damaturu, Yobe State.
In a statement by the Director Army Public Relations, Brig. Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, the COAS further commended the troops on the wealth of battle experiences acquired through successful operations conducted within Sector 2 Area of Responsibility including, Operation Ayiso Tamunoma, Katana Jimlan, Fire Ball and Operation Tura Takaibango among others.
General Yahaya enjoined the troops to use the lessons learnt from the series of operations to destroy the remnants of the marauding terrorists within their area of responsibility.
He assured them of improved welfare and a new reward system for troops who perform gallantly in any operation.
Earlier, the Commander, Sector 2 Joint Task Force North East HADIN KAI, Brigadier General Adamu Nura, while welcoming the COAS, briefed him on the operational engagements and challenges in the sector.
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