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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt Gen Tukur Yusufu Buratai
commends the commitment and achievement of troops deployed at Forward Operating
Base at Daura in Katsina State for combating armed banditry, cattle rustling
and kidnapping among other menaces during Operation Harbin Kunama III and
ongoing Operation HADARIN DAJI in the North Western part of Nigeria.
The COAS stated this when he visited the base on the 15th of
August 2019. He also disclosed the Army authority's plans to replicate the
noble concept of Super Camp in the region, with the aim of projecting offensive
patrols, raids, ambushes and other combat missions to tackle the security
threats occasioned by the activities of bandits and other criminals elements.
He maintains that provision of logistics to enable troops perform effectively
remains his top priority.
Lt Gen TY Buratai announced that works and provision of
infrastructure will soon commence on the proposed permanent site of the 171
Battalion located in Daura.
He informs them of the introduction of Boots and Polish
allowances, among other welfare packages to boost troops morale, encourage
hardwork and professionalism. There was loud ovation when the COAS conducted
troops at the base to series of push ups.
In another development, the COAS along with the Chief of
Defence Staff General AG Olonisakin and other Service Chiefs attended the
commissioning of Nigerian Airforce Reference Hospital in Daura and thereafter
paid Sallah greetings to Mr President, Commander in Chief, President Muhammadu
Buhari GCFR. The COAS also paid Sallah homage to the Emir of Daura, Alhaji Umar
Farouk Umar CFR.
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