COAS Hails Troops’ Resilience In Fight Against Insurgency In Zamfara
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja has commended troops of 1 Brigade Nigerian Army for their resilience and sacrifice in the fight against terrorism and insurgency in North West Nigeria. The Army Chief gave the commendation today Saturday 6 April 2024, when he paid an operational visit to 1 Brigade Area of Responsibility, in Gusau, Zamfara State, where he was briefed by the Commander 1 Brigade Brig Gen Sani Ahmed on troops’ activities and successes in the conduct of ongoing Operation Desert Sanity II in Zamfara and the contiguous states.
Gen Lagbaja pledged more support for the Brigade in the form of Combat enablers and other operational requirements to enhance their operational effectiveness in safeguarding their Area of Responsibility.
The COAS also seized the opportunity to pay a courtesy visit to the Emir of Gusau, HRH Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Bello Sarkin Katsinan Gusau, where he expressed appreciation to the royal father and the good people of Gusau for their support to the troops and the Nigerian Army in general. He assured him that with continued support and cooperation of the people, terrorism and insurgency will be surmounted.
