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COAS, General Attahiru, wants war against Boko Haram/ISWAP “end soonest,” says partnership with Cameroonian, Chadian troops coming

Chief of Army Staff, Major General Ibrahim Attahiru, said his mission is to bring the war against Boko Haram/Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorism in the Northeast region of the country “to an end soonest.”

Towards this, General Attahiru, told journalists at the Army Super Camp 1 Ngamdu, Yobe State on Monday that the Nigerian government will partner Cameroonian and Chadian troops, saying, “we are bringing out things, you can see Operation Tura Takaibango in tandem with forces from the Republic of Cameroon. We shall be bringing in the Çhadians to ensure the annihilation of the Boko Haram in Nigeria.”

“I have met Commanders, I have received briefs and they have told me exactly what their critical requirements are. I want to bring this war to an end soonest.”

Attahiru said the challenges confronting soldiers on the frontline were surmountable and would be addressed with military effectiveness.

The Chief of Army Staff, Major General Ibrahim Attahiru speaks reporters at the Army Super Camp 1 Ngamdu, Yobe State on February 8, 2021.

He also pledged to improve the welfare of the troops in the theatre of operations in the Northeast, noting that efforts were ongoing to acquire boots, uniforms and protective gears in a couple of weeks.

The COAS also said plans would be made to replace soldiers who have served long in the northeast, vowing that the rotational policy would be made in a matter of months.

While charging the troops to put in greater efforts in the fight against Boko Haram, General Attahiru said the Army would provide support arms and logistics to the soldiers in order for them to fight efficiently.

First published by Channels TV

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