By Olayemi Esan
The Emir of Damaturu, Alhaji Dr. Shehu Hashimi II Ibn Umar El-Amin Kenemi has extolled the Nigerian Army and Headquarters Sector 2 Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI after about 4500 Damaturu residents and its environs benefited from the Free Medical Outreach conducted to mark 2021 Nigerian Army Day Celebration.
A statement signed by the Operation's Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Kennedy Anyanwu on Tuesday, notes that the Free Medical Outreach was organised to mark the Nigerian Army Day Celebration 2021 held at the Emir's Palace in Damaturu, the Yobe State capital.
"The Emir noted that the Nigerian Army is truly the pillar of peace and unity in Yobe State and the country at large.
"He further added that the good people of the State will continue to provide credible information in support of ongoing Operation, targeted at routing out the remnants of the Boko Haram criminals and ISWAP terrorists from the state.
"He also declared the full support of the Emirate Council to the Headquarters Sector 2.
Earlier in his address, the Acting Commander Sector 2 Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI Brig. Gen Adamu Nura assured that the Sector under his command will continue to work hard to ensure peace and also identify with all security organisations in the State as formidable partners in these National and patriotic endeavours.
Brig. Gen Adamu Nura also presented a wheelchair to a disabled patient.
Medical services offered during the exercise include general outpatient consultation, treatment of common ailments and diseases as well as health education; eye and dental check; distribution of treated mosquito nets and drugs.
Other services freely rendered include distribution of blankets, HIV counseling, distribution of malaria repellants, and other palliatives.
The earlier observed the Juma'at Prayers and Interdenominational Church Service on the 2nd and 4th July 2021 respectively.
The theme for this year's celebration is to have a "Professional and Ready Nigerian Army: A Pre-requisite for successful Operations in a Joint Environment" which is also in line with the Chief of Army Staff vision.
