EXCLUSIVE: COAS relocates to maiduguri to rejig counter-terrorism operations

EXCLUSIVE: COAS relocates to maiduguri to rejig counter-terrorism operations

By: Zagazola Makama

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Olufemi, has relocated to Maiduguri, Borno State, along with his strategic commanders as part of renewed efforts to rejig and restrategise counter-terrorism operations in the North East.

Zagazola Makama report that the relocation comes amid heightened operational activities against remnants of Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists operating in the Lake Chad Basin and Sambisa forest axis.

Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyode, who has spent the past three days in the frontline, is leading a high powered team of senior military officers to conduct on-the-ground assessments and tactical reviews of ongoing operations under Operation Hadin Kai.

A top military source disclosed that Army Chief is also using the visit to interact with commanders, frontline troops, Theartre Commander and members of the military high command to enhance synergy and coordination in the fight against insurgency.

“The COAS is fully on ground. His presence in the theatre is to drive home the urgency of operational recalibration and to ensure our troops are adequately supported in all aspects,” the source said.

Lt.-Gen. Oluyode has also held closed-door sessions with field commanders, intelligence units, and other components of the Joint Task Force to fine tune approaches toward dismantling remaining terrorist strongholds.

His visit is expected to further boost the morale of troops and reassure residents of sustained efforts by the Nigerian Army to restore peace and stability across the region.
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