The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Christopher Musa, has issued a directive to the Nigerian Army troops, emphasising the importance of actively seeking and eliminating Boko Haram terrorists before they threaten Nigerians.
Musa conveyed this directive to the troops of ‘Operation Ha?in Kai’ during a gathering at the Maimalari cantonment, in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State.
He further urged the troops to engage with the insurgents pro-actively and not merely be present in the theatre of operations. Musa highlighted that a soldier who completes their duty without killing at least one Boko Haram fighter is not fulfilling their role.
The CDS stressed the need for the troops to seek out the terrorists rather than wait to react to their attacks. He emphasised that the focus should be on locating and neutralising Boko Haram members to eliminate their threat.
He also stated that President Bola Tinubu recognises and appreciates the sacrifices and commitment of the troops in the fight against insurgency in Nigeria.
According to him, the President expressed his satisfaction with their efforts and encouraged them to continue their work, indicating that the battle is not over, saying, “Still, they are on the right track to bring an end to the Boko Haram threat eventually”.
