Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has given assurance that the Lukarawa terror group plaguing some areas in the North will soon become history.
Speaking to newsmen on Monday after meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the State House, Abuja, the three-star general expressed confidence in Nigeria’s collaborative efforts with neighboring countries to tackle cross-border insurgency.
According to him: “We are hitting them hard at the Nigerian end, and once you hit them hard here, they tend to flee to Niger Republic. Now that Niger Republic is coming on board, that means very soon, Lukarawa will be a thing of the past”.
Oluyede also highlighted the growing cooperation between Nigeria and its neighbours in the fight against terrorism, stressing that a unified regional approach is critical.
His words: “We need to collaborate with neighbouring countries because these issues affect them too. By working together, we can address the threat more effectively”.
The Army Chief said his visit to the presidential villa was to brief the President on his plans for a more secure Nigeria following his recent appointment.
Said he: “I am here to reassure Mr. President that I will do my best to make Nigeria better in terms of security. I’m going to explore doing this maybe in a different way and achieve results that will significantly improve our security situation”
Justifying his recent visits to army formations in the northwest and northeast, General Oluyede emphasized his resolve to motivate the troops under his command, saying “I spoke with my officers and soldiers to make them realize the need to end all forms of insecurity in Nigeria.
“I made it clear that I intend to do things differently and expect better results going forward”, he said.
Deji Elumoye
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