NIGERIA'S ARMY CHIEF CHARGES TROOPS IN SOKOTO TO MAINTAIN OPERATIONAL MOMENTUM, DECISIVELY CRUSH BANDITS, TERRORISTS
The Nigeria's Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has charged troops of 8 Division Sokoto and Joint Task Force, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, to sustain the current operational tempo and decisively eliminate bandits and terrorists operating within the 8 Division Area of Responsibility.
General Shaibu gave the charge on 27 December 2025, while addressing troops of 248 Reconnaissance Battalion, Illela, Sokoto State, during an operational visit to Formations and Units under the 8 Division Area of Responsibility.
According to the Acting Director Army Public Relations Colonel Appolonia Anele, the COAS commended the troops for their gallantry, professionalism and resilience in confronting criminal elements whose activities have brought untold hardship to innocent Nigerians. He lauded their operational successes, noting that their sustained efforts have significantly improved security within the Area of Responsibility.
“I commend you for your courage, professionalism and the operational successes recorded so far. Your sacrifices have translated into improved security in your Area of Responsibility. You must maintain the momentum to further annihilate and send the terrorists to their maker who is to decide what to do with them. We can no longer tolerate their excesses against the Nigerian people” the COAS stated.
The Army Chief further reassured the troops of his unwavering commitment to their welfare. He directed the construction of additional accommodation, medical and other essential facilities at Illela Barracks to enhance the morale, well-being and operational effectiveness of troops and their families.
On the late night of Christmas day, United States President Donald Trump ordered precision missile strikes against the ISIS linked Terrorists hideout in Sokoto State. Nigerian government also claimed having the full knowledge of it and that the mission was successful.
Until Trump's rhetorics, the APC led pro Terrorists government have remained unconcerned about the callous activities of the Terrorists against the innocent citizens. Children and students are being kidnapped at will where government officials are negotiating with them. Many of these criminals were reportedly brought into the CV country by the APC leadership in their myopic determination to capture the government in 2015.
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The Nigeria's Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has charged troops of 8 Division Sokoto and Joint Task Force, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, to sustain the current operational tempo and decisively eliminate bandits and terrorists operating within the 8 Division Area of Responsibility.
General Shaibu gave the charge on 27 December 2025, while addressing troops of 248 Reconnaissance Battalion, Illela, Sokoto State, during an operational visit to Formations and Units under the 8 Division Area of Responsibility.
According to the Acting Director Army Public Relations Colonel Appolonia Anele, the COAS commended the troops for their gallantry, professionalism and resilience in confronting criminal elements whose activities have brought untold hardship to innocent Nigerians. He lauded their operational successes, noting that their sustained efforts have significantly improved security within the Area of Responsibility.
“I commend you for your courage, professionalism and the operational successes recorded so far. Your sacrifices have translated into improved security in your Area of Responsibility. You must maintain the momentum to further annihilate and send the terrorists to their maker who is to decide what to do with them. We can no longer tolerate their excesses against the Nigerian people” the COAS stated.
The Army Chief further reassured the troops of his unwavering commitment to their welfare. He directed the construction of additional accommodation, medical and other essential facilities at Illela Barracks to enhance the morale, well-being and operational effectiveness of troops and their families.
On the late night of Christmas day, United States President Donald Trump ordered precision missile strikes against the ISIS linked Terrorists hideout in Sokoto State. Nigerian government also claimed having the full knowledge of it and that the mission was successful.
Until Trump's rhetorics, the APC led pro Terrorists government have remained unconcerned about the callous activities of the Terrorists against the innocent citizens. Children and students are being kidnapped at will where government officials are negotiating with them. Many of these criminals were reportedly brought into the CV country by the APC leadership in their myopic determination to capture the government in 2015.
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