Onslaught against Terrorists: GOC demands decisive punch on Boko Haram

By OKOSUN DENNIS

The Acting General Officer Commanding, 7 Division Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Victor Ezugwu, has tasked troops of the Division fighting insurgency under Operation LAFIYA DOLE to deal a decisive blow and rout, decapitate remnants of Boko Haram terrorists in the North East.

He mandated them to take revenge by fighting to end the insurgency in the North East.

To ensure that, he urged them to remain vigilant and alert while conducting their routine patrols and duties within the vicinity.

The GOC; who was at the front line during a routine where troops are deployed at Sabon Gari in Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State, added that his visit was at the instance of report of Boko Haram terrorists attack on the troops location in Sabon Gari.

He vowed to continue the onslaught against Boko Haram terrorists until they surrender to Nigerian troops.

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While commending the soldiers for their professionalism in the discharge of their duties particularly their gallantry in repelling several Boko Haram attacks on their location, empathised with the injured and assured them of adequate medical treatment.

General Ezugwu observed that Sabon Gari community was a beehive of activities as a result of the peace that has returned to the area.

However, National Daily gathered that the GOC expressed delight that the populace were going about their lawful  businesses without molestation or harassment from the terrorists.

General Ezugwu was also at Modupe in Gwoza Local Government and urged the troops not to relent in the hunt for remnants of Boko Haram terrorists who have fled from Sambisa Forest to end the insurgency in the North in order to restore peace to Nigeria.

The Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 7 Division, Lieutenant Colonel Kingsley Samuel told National Daily that the GOC was accompanied by the Commander, 25 Task Force Brigade, Brigadier General Araba and some Principal Staff Officers of Headquarters 7 Division Nigerian Army.