Sustain aggressive posture against terrorists – Mutkut to North-East troops

The Commander Infantry Corps of the Nigerian Army, Major General Godwin Mutkut, has urged troops of the 27 Task Force Brigade, Sector 2 of Joint Task Force Operation HADIN KAI, to remain aggressive, professional and committed in the ongoing fight against Boko Haram terrorists and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in the North-East.

The Corps Commander gave the charge during an assessment visit to the brigade headquarters in Buni-Gari, Gujba LGA of Yobe State.

A statement signed on Wednesday by the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Tasi’u Abdullahi Abbas, said the visiting General commended officers and soldiers for their courage, resilience and sacrifices in safeguarding Nigeria’s territorial integrity despite prevailing operational challenges.

He emphasized that sustained operational pressure remains key to denying terrorists freedom of action.

“The troops must maintain a high level of vigilance, discipline, combat readiness and offensive spirit in all operations.

“There should be no room for complacency in the theatre,” he said.

The Corps Commander also admonished personnel to remain law-abiding and disciplined in the discharge of their duties, while warning against social media misconduct, disclosure of operational locations, smoking, drug abuse and other vices capable of undermining operational effectiveness and the image of the Nigerian Army.

General Mutkut reassured the troops of the Nigerian Army’s commitment to their welfare, noting that good leadership remains a cornerstone of operational success.

The Commander 27 Task Force Brigade, Brigadier General Mukhtar S. Mukhtar, who received the Corps Commander, said the visit would boost the morale of troops.

He reaffirmed the Brigade’s commitment to sustaining aggressive operations aimed at eliminating the remnants of terrorist elements within its area of responsibility.