PRESS RELEASE GOC PRAISE TROOPS BRAVERY AND COMMITMENT

Troops of 7 Division Nigerian Army have
been urged to remain focused, disciplined
and committed to duties while routing out
insurgents in the North East. The Acting
General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7
Division Nigerian Army, Brigadier General
Victor Ezugwu stated this while on 3 days
operational tour of formations and units
within 7 Division Area of Responsibility
(AOR).
General Ezugwu while addressing troops
of 121 Task Force Battalion Pulka,
commended them for the successes
recorded by the unit in crushing the Boko
Haram Terrorists (BHT) in their locations.
He further assured troops that logistics
needed for the sustenance of the ongoing
operation will be provided. He added that
the military is the strength of any nation
and urged them to remain dedicated to
duty while assuring them that, their
efforts will never be in vain.
The Acting GOC thereafter proceeded to
Headquarters 26 Task Force Brigade
Gwoza where he was received by the
Chief of Staff Colonel Mohammed Idris
Lawal on behalf of the Commander.
General Ezugwu addressed the troops
and used the forum to commend them
for the good job during Operation
Crackdown. He also delivered goodwill
message of the Chief of Army Staff
Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai
for their dedication and hardwork. He
further urged them to maintain the
fighting spirit in order to achieve the
desired end result.
The Acting GOC also visited ‘A’ Company
of 143 Rangers Battalion where he
commended the troops for their
readiness and alertness. He implored the
battalion to continue to maintain constant
aggressive patrols and ambushes in order
to keep the roads safe for commuters
traveling from Adamawa State to Gwoza
in Borno State.
Similarly, the Acting GOC visited
Headquarters 28 Task Force Brigade Mubi
Adamawa State where he was received
and briefed on their activities by the
Brigade Commander Brigadier General
Felix Omoigui. General Ezugwu and
entourage thereafter proceeded to Bitta
where he commended the gallant troops
of 114 Task Force Battalion for their
steadfastness and doggedness. He
charged the troops to continue their
routine activities until BHT are completely
routed. While in Mubi, the Acting GOC
paid a courtesy visit to His Royal Highest
the Emir of Mubi Dr Abubakar Isa
Ahmadu. In his remarks, General Ezugwu
thanked the Emir for his invaluable
support to 28 Task Force Brigade and the
military in the fight against terrorism. He
further sought for more support and
useful information to assist security
agencies.
The Acting GOC also visited Headquarters
25 Task Force Brigade Damboa where he
was received by the Chief of Staff Colonel
Louis Lepdung. He praised the troop for
their commitment and support during
Operation Crackdown. He further stated
that, Nigerians are singing praises of the
Nigerian Army for their good work. He
used the forum to commend them for the
successes recorded so far by way of
crushing the insurgents within areas of
responsibility. General Ezugwu also paid
similar visit troop at Askira/Uba and
Chibok.
On his way back to Maiduguri, General
Ezugwu also visited troops of 251 and 81
Battalions Bulabulin where he had
interaction with the Commanding Officers
and soldiers of the units. He tasked them
to be more vigilant and professional in
discharging their constitutional duties,
securing their areas of responsibilities
and safeguarding Maiduaguri - Damboa -
Biu Road.
During the visit, the Acting GOC was also
accompanied by the Commander Military
Police Colonel Aliyu Ahmed, Deputy
Director 7 Division Army Public Relations
Colonel Mustapha Anka and Chief of Staff
7 Division Intelligence Command
Lieutenant Colonel Amidu Lawal.
In view of the importance of the visit, you
are please requested to inform the public.
Thanks for your usual cooperation.
Mustapha Anka
Colonel
Deputy Director
Army Public Relations