The Chief of Army Staff has urged the Nigerian troops to stand back and tackle the Boko Haram insurgents attacking civilians in the north-eastern part of Nigeria.
Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai
Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai yesterday visited Gajigana, Magumeri Local Government Area of Borno State, which was attacked by Boko Haram terrorists on Sunday, according to the DailyPost.
He 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, assess the situation and give necessary directives.
Speaking further with the Commanders, he expressed dissatisfaction with the troops conduct and warned against running away during battles with the insurgents.
The troops were reported to have fled their base after Boko Haram members nearly overpowered them in Gulak. Buratai 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 stated that the recent wave of attacks by terrorists in Gulak and Gajigana should be seen as isolated, assuring that adequate measures were being taken to deal decisively with any such occurrences.
The COAS also assured that the military and the security agencies would continue to improve their performances.