COAS's frontline Sallah visit inspires soldiers fighting bandits

The Chief of Army Staff's (COAS) visit to troops on the frontlines during Eid-el-Kabir has been hailed as a significant morale booster for soldiers engaged in counter-banditry operations in the North-West region. Col. Ahmed Usman (retd.), Special Adviser on Security Matters to the Sokoto State Governor, described the gesture as highly commendable and deeply encouraging.

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This visit by the Chief of Army Staff to troops at the frontline during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration is highly commendable and deeply encouraging to the officers and men risking their lives daily to protect our people.

Representing the COAS, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shuaibu, Maj. Gen. Godwin Mutkut, Commander of the Infantry Corps, visited troops stationed at the Forward Operating Base in Tureta Local Government Area of Sokoto State. During the visit, he celebrated Eid-el-Kabir with the soldiers and shared a meal, underscoring the Nigerian Army's dedication to the welfare and motivation of personnel serving in challenging environments.

Usman stated that the presence of the Army leadership at the frontline sends a powerful message, reinforcing the troops' fighting spirit and assuring them that their sacrifices are valued. "Celebrating with the troops at their duty posts sends a strong message that the military high command values their sacrifices, commitment and patriotism. It will certainly boost their morale and operational confidence," he added.

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Celebrating with the troops at their duty posts sends a strong message that the military high command values their sacrifices, commitment and patriotism. It will certainly boost their morale and operational confidence.

The Sokoto State Government, under Governor Ahmed Aliyu, also reiterated its unwavering support for security agencies operating within the state. Usman affirmed the government's commitment to collaborating with the military and other security institutions to achieve lasting peace in areas affected by insecurity. He urged residents to continue providing timely and credible information to assist ongoing operations, emphasizing that security is a collective responsibility.

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Security is a collective responsibility. Citizens must continue to cooperate with security agencies by providing useful information that can help in tackling criminal elements threatening peace and stability in our communities.