Collaborative Efforts Critical In Addressing ‘Sit At Home’

By Aisha Adesanya

In a bid to end the illegitimate ‘Sit At Home’ in the South East, the Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lieutenant General Taoheed Lagbaja has underscored the significance of collaborative efforts among critical stakeholders in the region.

According to a statement by the Director Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, the COAS stated this
while on an Operational visit to 14 Brigade Nigerian Army, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Barracks in Ohafia, Abia State.

The COAS further reiterated that the involvement of all stakeholders in the region will restore normalcy, where socio-economic activities it is known for will blossom.

The Army Boss while commending the Abia State Government
for the tremendous support the Army has been receiving in the State, reassured that under his watch the it will continue to support the State Government and the good people of Abia State to curb insecurity.

While responding, the Governor of Abia State, Dr Alex Otti expressed appreciation for the efforts of troops in conjunction with other security agencies in addressing threats to security in the state.

He noted, that this has translated positively in the reduction of insurgency in the State and the entire South Eastern region.

Governor Otti also expressed appreciation for the introduction of ‘Operation CRUSH’ in the State, adding that all identified flash points have been relatively calm.

Lieutenant General Lagbaja visited the Headquarters 14 Brigade Ohafia, where he charged the troops to ensure that peace returns to troubled parts of the region.

This, he averred is a task that must be done to restore public confidence for citizens to go about their normal businesses without fear or intimidation.

The Army boss pledged that the infrastructural development currently sweeping through Army formations will surely impact on the GEJ Barracks as well.

The Army Chief further urged the troops to remain resolute in the conduct of their operational tasks and loyal to the President, Commander-in -Chief and the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

He added that troops must adhere to extant rules of engagement, respect the fundamental human rights of the citizenry and above all conduct themselves professionally in line with global best practices.

The COAS hinted that the Federal Government has supported the Army tremendously and reassured troops that their welfare will be given the desired attention under his watch.

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