The Emir of Damaturu, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Dr Shehu Hashimi II Ibn Umar El-Amin Kanemi has disclosed that the Yobe State Traditional Rulers’ Council is in support of the ongoing military operations especially “Operation Tura Takaibango” that was launched by the Nigerian Army aimed at destroying all Boko Haram criminals/ Islamic States West Africa Province enclaves in the State.
According to Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Sector 2 “Operation LAFIYA DOLE”, Lieutenant Kennedy Anyanwu, the Emir of Damaturu stated this on Tuesday while welcoming the new Commander, Sector 2 “Operation Lafiya Dole” in his palace in Damaturu, the Yobe State capital.
He assured the Commander of the continued support, co-operation and partnership of the Army with traditional institutions in the state in the area of strategic information and continuous sensitization of the locals on issues of security consciousness and awareness.
The Emir also thanked the Executive Governor of Yobe State Mai Mala Buni for his untiring support to the security agencies in the state.
He congratulated the new Commander on his well deserved appointment and assured him that the traditional institutions would continue to organize prayers for the success of all military operations in the state.
In his response, the new Commander, Sector 2 “Operation Lafiya Dole” Brigadier General Adamu Nura said he was on a familiarization visit to the Emir of Damaturu and as well introduced himself as the new Sector Commander.
He stated that he was delighted as the visit had provided an opportunity to meet His Royal Highness and members of the state traditional council.
The Sector Commander further assured His Royal Highness that the Sector on his watch wass determined to partner all security agencies in the State to tackle the menace of Boko Haram insurgents who only believed in violence which is alien to Islam and humanity.
He promised to achieve “a Nigerian Army that is repositioned to professionally defeat all adversaries in a joint environment” which is in line with the vision of the Chief of Army Staff.
Brigadier General Nura further disclosed that the sector would ensure troops taking part in various operations in the State would be guided by the professional codes of conduct, rules of engagement and the respect for human rights.
He requested traditional rulers to remain vigilant and be security conscious, as suspected terrorists/criminals might be fleeing from military operations and finding safe haven amid their communities.
He further called on the traditional institutions to report any suspicious activity or movement to the nearest military formation or other security agencies for prompt action.
Brigadier General Nura also thanked the Emir of Damaturu for his steadfastness and support towards ending insurgency and bringing lasting peace not only to Yobe State, but North East in general.
The high points of the visit was exchange of plaques and group photographs.
The Sector Commander also visited Special Army Super Camp 1 Ngamdu, Forward Operation Base in Potiskum and Kukareta where he addressed and charged troops to be at alert at all times and eschew any negative attitude capable of denting the good image of the Nigerian Army.
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