Army chief Oluyede restates commitment to national security
The chief of army staff, Olufemi Oluyede, has reaffirmed his commitment to securing Nigeria as he celebrated Eid-el-Fitr with wounded soldiers at the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital.
The army chief made this pledge during a sallah luncheon with the sick and the wounded in action personnel and troops deployed on operations in 1 Division’s area of responsibility on Sunday in Kaduna.
Mr Oluyede praised their sacrifices and assured them they had not been forgotten.
He explained that most soldiers sustained injuries during operations in the northeast and northwest, including Operation Hadin Kai and Operation Fansanyamma.
The army chief reiterated his commitment to national security, highlighting successes in clearing the corridor from Kano to Abuja.
“We are making significant gains in our operations and will continue until our country is fully secured,” Mr Oluyede said.
Despite acknowledging setbacks, Mr Oluyede expressed optimism about progress, attributing successes to the troops’ resilience, alertness, and determination.
(NAN)
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