To Enhance Troops’ Effectiveness, Lagbaja Pledges More Combat Enablers, Other Operational Requirements

Kingsley Nwezeh in Abuja

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja, yesterday, pledged more support for troops in the form of combat enablers and other operational requirements to enhance their operational effectiveness in safeguarding their area of responsibility (AOR).

The COAS has also lauded troops of 1 Brigade Nigerian Army for their resilience and sacrifice in the fight against terrorism and insurgency in the North-west.
This is coming as Nigerian Army Headquarters said troops killed three terrorists in an ambush operation in Kaduna.
It said in a statement signed by Army Spokesman, Maj Gen Onyema Nwachukwu that the troops acting on credible intelligence targeted the terrorist group known for using motorbikes to carry out nefarious activities in the region.

The Army Chief gave the commendation yesterday when he paid an operational visit to 1 Brigade in Gusau, Zamfara State, where he was briefed by the Commander, 1 Brigade, Brig Gen Sani Ahmed on troops’ activities and successes in the conduct of the ongoing Operation Desert Sanity II in Zamfara and the contiguous states.

Lagbaja pledged more support in the form of combat enablers and other operational requirements to enhance troops’ operational effectiveness in safeguarding their area of responsibility.

The COAS also seized the opportunity to pay a courtesy visit to the Emir of Gusau, Alhaji Ibrahim Bello Sarkin Katsinan Gusau, where he expressed appreciation to the royal father and the good people of Gusau for their support to the troops and the Nigerian Army in general.
He assured him that with continued support and cooperation of the people, terrorism and insurgency will be surmounted.

Meanwhile, the Nigerian Army Headquarters said troops killed three terrorists in an ambush operation in Kaduna.
Acting on credible intelligence, the troops targeted the terrorist group, known for using motorbikes to carry out nefarious activities in the region.
“During the operation on Friday, 4 April 2024, around Kidandan Village, Giwa Local Government of Kaduna State, the troops engaged the terrorists in a gun battle, neutralising three of them.

“The terrorist group was in transit to repair their motorbikes, which they used as mobility when unleashing their acts of terror on the populace in Kaduna State and across the North-west region,” it said.
The statement said the operation also led to the recovery of one Ak- 47 Rifle, one stock Ak-47 Rifle, four motorbikes, and one Motorola radio.