THE Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has charged troops of the Operation FASAN YAMMA to go after bandits and other terrorists disturbing the peace in the North-West region.
The Army Chief was represented during a special Sallah lunch with troops on Friday of the operation by the Commander Nigeria Army Cyber Warfare, Major General Adeleke Ayannuga, in Sokoto.
He said the military has succeeded in degrading the terrorists and will sustain the tempo as the troops are motivated to ensure victory against all criminal elements.
He emphasized the need for unity among the various sister agencies as well as among officers and other ranks.
The event also provided an avenue for the Army Chief to serve foods and drinks to the fighting troops and also bring them together to sing Morales songs and other events together.
The Army Chief also visited wounded troops at the military hospital at the Giginya Army Barracks where he motivated them and assured them of the efforts of the Federal Government in ensuring that they all recuperate and get back on their feet.
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, who was represented at the event, was part of the dignitaries that honored the event.
Different cultural groups also performed to the admiration of the fighting troops who used the avenue to celebrate Sallah as they can’t leave the frontline to celebrate with their loved ones.
