The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt General Taoreed Lagbaja has commended troops of 1 Brigade Nigerian Army for their resilience and sacrifice in the fight against terrorism and insurgency in North West Nigeria.
The Army Chief gave the commendation when he paid an operational visit to 1 Brigade Area of Responsibility, in Gusau, Zamfara State.
Lagbaja was briefed by the Commander 1 Brigade Brig General Sani Ahmed on troops’ activities and successes in the conduct of ongoing Operation Desert Sanity II in Zamfara and the contiguous states.
He pledged more support for the Brigade in the form of Combat enablers and other operational requirements to enhance their 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 the state for their support to the troops.
He assured him that with continued support and cooperation of the people, terrorism and insurgency will be surmounted.
SANI DUTSINMA.
