By Olayemi Esan
The Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. Farouk Yahaya has warned those
fueling crises across the country to desist from their unpatriotic acts
as the Nigerian Army remained committed in ensuring that peace returns
in no distant time.
Lt. Gen. Yahaya gave the warning during
the closing ceremony of COAS Combined Second and Third Quarter
Conference 2021 at the Army Headquarters Command Officers Mess 1 Asokoro
Abuja on Wednesday.
The Army boss assured Nigerians that in
the days ahead, there shall be more visible signs of improved security
across the country.
"The Nigerian Army, within the ambit of
rule of law, will talk to the terrorists, bandits, kidnappers and other
perpetrators of violence in the language they understand while ensuring
that all peace-loving citizens of this country go about their legitimate
businesses and live their lives without fear or intimidation", he
added.
He charged participants at the conference to raise the bar in the conduct of operations and aim for success.
Yahaya
implored all theatre commanders to exhibit good conduct, effective
leadership, and mentorship in their various commands and pay particular
attention to the welfare of their personnel as well as their families.
The
Army Chief emphasized the need to observe human rights in different
areas of responsibility while being decisive in dealing with
perpetrators of violent crimes that undermine the national security of
the country.
In the same vein, he appealed to Nigerian media
to continue to support the efforts of the Nigerian Army in ensuring that
the country is safe and secure for all citizens.
