Boko Haram: COAS Warns Troops Against Cowardice, Indiscipline

TY BurataiThe new Chief of Army Staff, Maj. Gen. Turkur Buratai, has warned troops against acts of indiscipline and cowardice in the ongoing battle against the Boko Haram insurgents in the North East.
This is just as he urged the commanders to ensure a prompt and timely response to distress calls from communities in the besieged areas.
The Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Sani Usman, in a statement on Monday, said that the COAS made these remarks during a visit to troops of 103 Battalion Nigerian Army, Konduga, Borno State, on Sunday.
The Army spokesman said Gen. Buratai also renamed the military operation in the North-East from Operation Zaman Lafiya to Operation Lafiya Dole as part of the efforts to intensify the onslaught against the insurgents in the area.
According to Usman, the change of name was to send He added that the change of name was to send out a strong message to the insurgents that they would not be allowed to perpetrate their heinous crimes in the region.
He added that Buratai used the opportunity of his visit to assure the troops of the Federal Government’s commitment to the provision of necessary equipment for the fight against the insurgents.
Buratai, who briefed the troops about his vision for the Army and resolve to end the insurgency, commended them for their resilience and bravery.