The Army Chief gave the commendation today Saturday 6 April 2024, when he paid an operational visit to 1 Brigade Area of Responsibility, in Gusau, Zamfara State.
According to a statement signed by Arny spokesperson, Maj. General Onyema Nwachukwu, the COAS was briefed by the Commander 1 Brigade Brig Gen Sani Ahmed on troops' activities and successes in the conduct of ongoing Operation Desert Sanity II in Zamfara and the contiguous states
Gen Lagbaja pledged more support for the Brigade in the form of Combat enablers and other operational requirements to enhance their operational effectiveness in safeguarding their Area of Responsibility.
The COAS also seized the opportunity to pay a courtesy visit to the Emir of Gusau, HRH Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Bello Sarkin Katsinan Gusau, where he expressed appreciation to the royal father and the good people of Gusau for their support to the troops and the Nigerian Army in general.