COAS to army: Remain apolitical

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai has reminded all the Nigerian army personnel to remain apolitical at all times and in all circumstances. He also said they must remained vigilant and above all, be loyal to constituted authorities while urging them to be frank in their deliberations and come up with workable ideas that would move the Nigerian Army forward. Buratai who stated this yesterday at the Nigerian army Combat Support Arms Training Week (COSAT) 2018 held at the Command Guest House Conference Hall Maimalari Cantonment Maiduguri added:” Let me use this opportunity to warn all criminal elements in the country to immediately surrender all the illegally acquired weapons in their possession. ” Buratai said Ethnic militias, political thugs and militant elements found carrying illegal weapons will be dealt with decisively. According to him, the Combat Support Arms Training (COSAT) week is an annual event organized on rotational basis among the Combat Support Arms of the (NA) in which they brainstorm on how to re- strategize towards combating contemporary security challenges. Buratai noted that the outcome of precious Combat Support Arms Training (COSAT) weeks have been instrumental in the formation of major policies of the Nigerian army, stressing that, the theme of this years training, ” Strengthening Combat Support Arms Cooperation in Contemporary Security Challenges” reflected on the lecture tropics. The COAS who was represented by the Chief of Training (Tradoc), Major General Abubakar Adamu Salihu said this indicated that the NA was on track in actualization of his vision of enhancing professionalism in the Nigerian army through seminars , workshops, maintenance of equipment and training exercises for improved responsiveness to our constitutional roles. “Our troops have been able to Carry out timely and synchronized engagements in these operations, thereby denying boko Haram terrorists and other criminals , freedom of action. “This therefore calls for more efforts and synergy of all to achieve the desired end state of enduring peace that will enhance developments in the country. The Boko Haram terrorists group has been technically defeated. However, there is still more to be done. “Therefore, we must remained focused and be proactive at all times. As combat support arms, you have a major role to play in the final defeat of the terrorists. “Let me reaffirm that the current transformation within the Nigerian army is in line with my resolve to develop a highly professional responsive and functional army capable of conducting all ground operations using own resources to better the welfare of personnel”, Buratai said.

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