Lieutenant-General-Tukur-Yusuf-Buratai
Buratai Hails Troops
Lieutenant-General-Tukur-Yusuf-Buratai
Buratai Hails Troops for Retaking Baga from Boko
Haram
I am very delighted to receive the good news of your triumphant
entry, clearing of the strategic town of Baga and neutralising the
Boko Haram terrorists that tested our might some days back. Your
efforts and open display of gallantry, as well as patriotism that
brought about this unprecedented feat, gladdened my heart, all
Nigerians and indeed, peace loving people around the world. I am
very proud of you all.
Consequently, I wish to commend the Theatre Commander, Operation
LAFIYA DOLE, Major General BA Akinroluyo, Commander of the newly
created and game changing Nigerian Army Special Forces Command,
Major General MG Alli, Commander Sector 3 Operation LAFIYA DOLE,
Major General OT Akinjobi, Commander 707 Special Forces Brigade,
Brigadier General DO Donibo Commander of Integrated Fire Support
Centre, Brigadier General BR Sinjen, Chief of Staff, NASFC,
Brigadier General MLD Saraso, Commander of NASFC Military
Intelligence Brigade, Colonel AA Idris, Commander, Integrated
Logistic, Colonel C Ochimana, as well the Commander of the Armed
Forces Special Forces, Commander (NN) GB Osuobeni, Commanding
Officer of 123 Battalion, Major LA Balogun and the Commanding
Officer of Army Headquarters Strike Group, Major MT Nasiru. My
special commendation goes to all the gallant officers and soldiers,
ratings, airmen and the Civilian JTF that fought tirelessly and
supported in liberating all those areas infested by the criminal
Boko Haram terrorists.
I would like to enjoin you to consolidate on these gains by
continuous pursuit of these criminal terrorists and neutralise them
to eternity. You should be more proactive and continue with the
clearance operations on any known Boko Haram terrorists hideouts in
your respective areas of responsibilities. The Nigerian Army will
continue to provide all the needed support to ensure that you
succeed in this noble task.
I have directed for more replenishment and special welfare
packages for you all which will be made known by your various
Commanders. I want you to invoke the spirit of courage and bravery
that the Nigerian military is noted for, the world over. Victory is
very near. Definitely, you are the ones that will make it nearer
and sweeter. I would like to express our sincere gratitude to
President Muhammadu Buhari, President, Commander-in-Chief of the
Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria for the continued
support, political will and guidance which made our modest
accomplishment possible.
5. While praying for the repose of the souls of our fallen heroes,
I wish all those wounded in action speedy recovery. Once more, I am
proud of you all, you should continue to be motivated, maintain the
momentum and the fight against the criminal terrorists until you
clear them out anywhere they are hibernating on our territory. Well
done our gallant troops, sustain the offensive and be assured of
our total support.
6. God bless you all.
Tukuru Y BURATAI
Lieutenant General
Chief of Army Staff