The Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has charged troops to deal decisively with all forms of security threats to the nation.

Oluyede gave the charge at the Eid-el-Adha lunch with troops in the field at Forward Operation Base (FOB) of Sub-sector 6,  of Operation Fansan Yanma, Fatika, Giwa LGA of Kaduna State, NAN reports.

Oluyode, represented by the Chief of Logistics, Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Erema Akerejola, cherished the ultimate sacrifices made by the Nigerian Army troops who laid down theirppives for the unity, peace and stability of Nigeria.

He noted that the Nigerian Army brave and dedicated troops had demonstrated unalloyed loyalty, uncommon courage and faith, which resulted in significant victories in the face of grave dangers.

Oluyede expressed gratitude for the gift of life and for the relative peace that had been restored in many parts of the nation, while renewing the Nigerian Army’s hope for an even more secure and prosperous future.

He lamented that many of the troops were carrying the marks of courage and bravery through battle scars and deformities, while others were fortunate to share their memories and stories of sacrifice in service to  the nation.

The Army Chief prayed for the repose of the souls of the fallen heroes, assuring their families that their selfless heroism would forever be etched in the hearts of Nigerians and humanity.

He restated the Nigerian Army’s resolute commitment in defending Nigeria’s territorial integrity against the nation’s adversaries.

Oluyede, therefore, said that Eid-El-Kabir was a significant festival that highlighted the essential virtue of sacrifice as a nation and a reminder of the strength found in selflessness and compassion
towards others.

He thanked President Bola Tinubu for his unflinching support, focused leadership and strategic guidance.

Oluyede equally thanked  Nigerians for their unwavering belief in the Nigerian Army and for their continuous support.

“The Nigerian Army looks forward to a more formidable collaboration to end all forms of insecurity and create an enabling environment for economic growth, stability and prosperity,” he said.