Theatre Commander urges troop to be diligent in delivering duties

Major General Christopher Musa, the Theatre Commander of Operation HADIN KAI, implored troops to be highly skilled in delivering of their operational responsibilities in the counter insurgency war in the North-East sub region.

The theatre commander said this in his statement on Friday during an operational visit to 5 Brigade Damasak, Borno State.

He said the military hierarchy through the Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant, General Faruk Yahaya, has provided all the resources needed to prosecute and end the war against terrorism and insurgency.

Musa said, “Being a former theater Commander himself, the COAS has provided all that is needed to end the insurgency in the North-East.

With the much needed resources provided, troops must reciprocate by using the equipment professionally to end the terrorism in the region.”

According to Captain Nantip Zharkom, the troops’ spokesman the TC implore the troops to remain focused, dedicated and committed in all the ongoing operations in the theatre, urging them to be professional at all times as any unprofessional conduct will attract severe sanction.

The statement read that,

“The theater Commander emphasized on the need for troops to continue to be law abiding and not to violate the fundamental human rights of law abiding citizens whom they are paid to protect.”

General Christopher Musa said, “As soldiers we are trained to face challenges and also to be able to overcome challenges. Therefore, those committed to doing their jobs will be rewarded.

“Your promotions in the field must be based on performance. Those soldiers putting in their best in the operation would be considered for special promotion,” Gen. Musa noted.