Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Saturday visited the theatre of operations in Maiduguri
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has arrived Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, on an operational tour to boost the morale of frontline soldiers and interact with the unit , battalion, task force, GOC and Theater Commandsers.
Gen. Shaibu arrived on Saturday morning and was received at the Air Force Base by the Theatre Commander, Operation Hadin Kai, Maj. Gen. Ajose and other senior military officers including Sector 1, 2 and 3 Commanders of Operation Hadin Kai JTF North East Headquarters Theater Command..
According to him, the tour is aimed at boosting the morale of troops in the theatre and assess operational situation in the North East Theater Command headquarters with a view to re-strategize operations to clear the remaining elements in the bush, while urging them to surrender voluntarily as government provides opportunities for them to join their families and loved ones.
He added that the visit comes as troops have recorded successes in the fight against insurgency in the region, including the killing of dozens of terrorists while repelling an attack in Kukawa, in the northern part of the state.
The COAS appreciated the troops’ bravery and efforts while promising to improve on their welfare and support towards encouraging them to continue to put their best in ending the war against insurgency.
It will be recalled that insurgents attacked a military base in Mairari, Guzamala Local Government Area of Borno State, killing a number of soldiers and civilians. The COAS is expected to receive briefings in a closed door meeting from various commanders and other lined up activities during the visit .
