By Richard Akintade, Osogbo
The Olowu of Owu-Kuta in Aiyedire Local Government area of Osun State, Oba Adekunle Oyelude Makama, has expressed satisfaction with the growing number of insurgents surrendering to the military.
He commended the efforts of the Chief of Army Staff (CoAS), Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya and his team in the fight against insurgency.
The Olowu of Owu-Kuta made this known on Sunday in a press statement issued and made available to The Conclave.
Oba Makama recalled that the Nigerian Army recently announced that over 200 insurgents surrendered with their families and weapons in Borno State, among other welcome achievements made by the military in recent time.
“They (insurgents) are surrendering along with their arms and ammunition, this is a good omen” the traditional ruler said.
Oba Makama urged the troops not to relent in dealing decisively with the terrorists that are still hiding in the forest.
According to Oba Makama, “These gallant military officers need our encouragement for their sustain efforts in the fight against insurgency.
“We are all happy with the development and the sustained Military onslaught at the shores of Lake Chad and Sambisa Forest.
“Yes, I join our amiable and indefatigable President Mohammad Buhari and entire people of the country to demonstrate our happiness with the clearing exercise going on at the shores of the Lake Chad as well as what is going on around the Sambisa general area which led to some of the insurgents surrendering, this is highly welcome development from our able Military”.
Oba Makama added that, the Chief of Army Staff and the troops have proven their commitment in defending the territorial integrity of the country.
The Olowu of Owu-Kuta therefore, lauded these recent outings of the Nigerian military in tackling the insurgents while urging them to continue to rise above the situation for them to meet the expectations of the entire Nigerians.
He urged members of the public to also demonstrate their unflinching support to the military with their prayers and provisions of credible intelligence so that the troops can continue to take the battle to the enemies’ enclaves.
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