Chief of Army Staff, Gen. Attahiru Commissions New Quarters for Frontline Troops in Maiduguri


The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt Gen Ibrahim Attahiru, Friday commissioned two blocks of officers and soldiers accommodations at Maimalari Cantonment Maiduguri during his Sallah visit to Borno State.

The COAS said this is one of the cardinal points of achieving his vision for the Nigerian Army by improving troops' welfare, especially those at the front line. 


He added that more accommodations for troops will be constructed across the Army barracks in the country.

Gen Attahiru also approved two 100 KVA  generators to provide backup power for the newly commissioned accommodations.

He further pledged to support Operation HADIN KAI with better platforms that will expedite the defeat of terrorists across the North East and Nigeria at large.

Gen Attahiru who arrived in Maiduguri in the company of Chief of Operations ( Army) Maj Gen IM Yusuf and other Principal Staff Officers of the Army Headquarters, earlier listened to an operational update by the theatre commander Maj Gen Farouk Yahaya. 

He commended the troops for their gallantry and for turning challenges to gains. He further assured them of President Muhammadu Buhari's support at all times.

The COAS thereafter hosted troops including wounded and recuperating for Eid el Fitr luncheon where he personally served the troops with lunch and drinks. He prayed for the speedy recuperation of the troops and assure them of his support at all times.







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