The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has paid an operational visit to boost the morale of frontline troops and assess the security situation in the North-East.
Lieutenant General Shaibu was received at the Air Force Base by the Theatre Commander, Operation Hadin Kai, Major General Ibikunle Ajose and other senior military officers.
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Speaking to newsmen, the COAS said the visit was aimed at encouraging troops and assessing ongoing military operations in the region.
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The visit comes amid reported successes by troops in the fight against insurgency, including the killing of dozens of terrorists while repelling an attack in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State.
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However, the visit follows a recent attack by insurgents on a military base in Mairari, Guzamala Local Government Area, where several soldiers and civilians were reportedly killed.
The Army Chief is expected to receive operational briefings from sector commanders and participate in other activities scheduled for the visit.
