By Rabiu Sani
#TrackNigeria: Maj.-Gen. Benson Akinroluyo, the Theater Commander, Operation LAFIYA DOLE, has called on community leaders to support the military in the
Col. Onyema Nwachukwu, the Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Operation LAFIYA DOLE, made the disclosure in a statement on Sunday in Maiduguri.
Akinroluyo made the call when he paid a courtesy visit to the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar El-Kanemi.
He explained that the visit was in continuation of his familiarisation tour of the theater of operation.
The commander said that the visit was to formally introduce himself to the monarch, as custodian of the traditional institution in Borno.
The Theatre Commander expressed appreciation to the monarch for the support accorded the troops in the fight against terrorism since he assumed office and urged the royal father and members of the Emirate Council not to relent in supporting the military.
“Security is a collective responsibility which requires the participation of all citizens,” he said.
Akinroluyo reiterated the commitments of the Armed Forces to ensure enduring peace and stability in the North East.
Responding, El-Kanemi thanked the commander for the visit and lauded the military for the successes recorded in the counter insurgency campaign.
The monarch assured of the council’s continued support to the military, to ensure successful implementation of the campaign against Boko Haram insurgency.
The commander was accompanied during the visit by principal staff officers of the theater command. (NAN)
