The troops of Sector 2 conducting "Operation Desert Sanity" have been extolled for their service to the nation and the successes of the ongoing operations.
The Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja stated this on Saturday 2 September 2023 in Sector 2 while addressing officers and soldiers of the Sector in Damaturu, the Yobe state capital, in continuation his operational tour of the North East theatre of operations,
According to a statement issued by the Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, the Army Chief was briefed by the Commander Sector 2, Major General Lander Saraso, on the security situation in Yobe state and ongoing clearance operations code named "Operation Desert Sanity" to rid the Timbuktu Triangle of insurgents.
The COAS who was also briefed on the Nigerian Army Special Forces School by the Commandant, Brigadier General Wara Bello Idris said the troops have demystified and deconstructed the notorious Timbuktu Triangle which hitherto, was an enclave of the ISWAP/BH insurgents
General Lagbaja assured the troops that the challenges currently experienced in the sector will be given prompt and due attention. He encouraged the troops to freely communicate their concerns through appropriate channels, guaranteeing that they will always be granted audience and accorded appropriate attention.
The Army Chief charged the troops to avoid distractions, but rather remain disciplined and focus on their mission.
He equally paid a visit to officers and soldiers who were wounded in action and are receiving medical attention at the Level ll Field hospital, Damaturu.
While praying for their speedy recuperation, Gen Lagbaja reassured them of the Army Headquarters intervention in ensuring that they are given adequate medical attention, including medical evacuation for overseas treatment.
The COAS later proceeded on an inspection and assessment of the level of work at the new Army Barracks under construction in Damaturu the Yobe State capital.
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