Buni promises more support for military fighting insurgency in Northeast Nigeria

Buni promises more support for military fighting insurgency in Northeast Nigeria

By: Yahaya Wakili

Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe state has said that his administration is determined to support security agencies to tackle the menace of Boko Haram insurgency in the North East of Nigeria.

Buni stated this during the occasion Nigerian Army Social Activities (NASA) held at 27 August stadium, Damaturu.

He expressed the appreciation of the good people of Yobe state for the immense sacrifices of troops of sector 2 Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI to ensure lasting peace and stability in Yobe and other states in the NorthEast region.

“The efforts of troops in operation HADIN KAI have provided enabling environment and support upon which government activities thrives.” Buni said.

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Governor Mai Mala Buni who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Baba Mallam Wali reiterated government commitment to support operation HADIN KAI with logistics within available resources.

Earlier, the Commander Sector 2 Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI, Brigadier- General Adamu Nura said the event is conducted annually and it’s one of the ways of keeping the customs and tradition of the Nigerian Army alive.

Adding that, the event is meant to strengthen social relationships among officers, soldiers and their families as well as their friends through cultural displays, musical performances, comedies and other regimental activities.

He stressed that the event is usually organised to mark the end of a tedious and eventful training and operational year, noting that it heralds the beginning of a new training and operational year.

In his vote of thanks, the Chairman Organizing Committee, Lt. Col RO Kolawale thanked the Yobe state Governor for finding time out of his tight schedule to attend the event.

He appreciated the traditional rulers, invited dignitaries and the good people of Yobe state for their steadfastness and support towards ending the insurgency.

Buni promises more support for military fighting insurgency in Northeast Nigeria