Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, General AG Olonisakin has expressed satisfaction with the conduct of troops in the on-going battle against Boko Haram in the North East.
According to a statement by Army Spokesman, Brigadier-General Sani K. Usman, mni the Defence Chief made his view known during his visit to the Military Command and Control Centre (MCCC), Maiduguri on Saturday.
The Army Spokesman’s statement reads: “As part of his routine operational visit, the Chief of Defence Staff, General AG Olonisakin today, Saturday 29th December 2018, visited Military Command and Control Centre (MCCC), Maiduguri where he commended the gallant troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE for holding unto our territory and maintaining her integrity.
“During the visit and having interacted with the officers, (he) expressed satisfaction with the conduct of troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE.
“He equally conveyed Mr President, Commander-in-Chief’s special appreciation to the troops comprising the Army, Navy and Air Force, as well as the Nigeria Police Force components of Operation LAFIYA DOLE and urged them to remain and sustain the gains made so far in the fight against terrorism and insurgency.”
Brig-Gen Usman disclosed that the CDS further “promised special token to all the troops. He also wished them a prosperous New Year, 2019.”
