Zamfara: GOC 8 Division assesses troop readiness, urges vigilance

Zamfara: GOC 8 Division assesses troop readiness, urges vigilance

By: Zagazola Makama

The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division of the Nigerian Army and Commander Sector 2, Joint Task Force (North West), Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Maj.-Gen. BP Koughna, has conducted an operational visit to assess the combat readiness of troops in Zamfara State.

Security sources said the visit took place at about 12:15 p.m. on April 7, covering key operational areas within the theatre.

During the visit, the GOC inspected troops of 1 Brigade at Combat Team 2/CSI Battalion VI in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area, where he evaluated their operational preparedness.

He subsequently proceeded to Combat Team 5 Areas of Responsibility in Shinkafi and Zurmi Local Government Areas, where he visited Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) at Moriki and Jangeru, as well as the Combat Team Headquarters in Shinkafi.

The sources said the GOC commended the troops for their efforts in ongoing operations and urged them to maintain high levels of vigilance and professionalism in the discharge of their duties.

He also assured the personnel of improved administrative support to enhance their operational effectiveness.

The visit was reported to have been hitch-free.

Zamfara: GOC 8 Division assesses troop readiness, urges vigilance