General Tukur Buratai, Chief of
Army
General Tukur Buratai, Chief of
Army Staff
Army Supports Govt-Bandits Peace Process in
Zamfara
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu
Buratai has reiterated the Nigerian Army’s resolve to fully support
the ongoing peace process between the Government of Zamfara State
and the bandits to succeed.
Lt Gen TY Buratai made the remarks when he paid a courtesy visit
to the Governor in Gusau, Zamfara state. He expressed confidence in
the peace process as an opportunity for the unrepentant bandits to
lay down their arms and key into the peace process. He used the
opportunity to call on the bandits to hand over their weapons,
otherwise they will be faced with aggressive and offensive
operations.
General Buratai implored the general public to continue to
support the Nigerian Army by providing credible information that
can assist or enhance their operations.
Recall that the Army chief was just on Sunday and Monday 6th –
7th of October 2019 in the state on operational visit to the troops
in 1 Brigade Area of Responsibility where he interacted with the
troops fighting bandits, cattle rustlers, kidnappers and armed
robbers as well as other forms of banditry in Zamfara and adjoining
communities, and charged them to decisively deal with unrepentant
criminals, adhere to extant Rules of Engagement and Code of Conduct
as well as respect human rights of all law abiding citizens.
SAGIR MUSA
Colonel
Acting Director Army Public Relations