Lawan gave the charge during plenary in his remarks after the confirmation of their nominations by the Upper Chamber.
Browsing: Major General Ibrahim Attahiru
It will be recalled that the Chief of Army Staff, Major General Ibrahim Attahiru, on Sunday issued a 48-hour ultimatum for the troops to clear terrorists from Marte and adjoining communities in Borno State.
PRNigeria investigation revealed that apart from landmines, the terrorists’ infiltration of the civilian population in Marte prevented the military Air Task Force from launching aerial bombardments to avoid collateral damages.
PRNigeria also gathered that fleeing terrorists have continued to wreak havoc and razing villages in their escape routes.
Irabor stated this on Sunday in Maiduguri, the Borno State while addressing troops at the Military’s Command and Control Centre during his first operational visit.
The Service Chiefs were appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday.
The advice was contained in a statement by the President of the NUJ, Chris Isiguzo, on Thursday.
The accomplishment was revealed few hours after the announcement of new Service Chiefs approved by President Muhammadu Buhari.
General Attahiru has held several appointments on the staff, instructional and in command in the course of his military career. He had a tour of duty with the United Nations in Sierra Leone as a Military Observer, where he facilitated United Kingdom military engagement, Operation BARASS in September 2000.
Attahiru made the call during the investiture of two newly promoted senior officers of the command on Saturday in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital.
The CDS visited the Military Command and Control Centre, and the Theatre Command of the Operation LAFIYA DOLE, Maiduguri.
Responding to issues raised during the operational brief, the Theatre Commander thanked the GOC for his initiative in repositioning the division and providing the leadership required to lead officers and men into battle
Theatre Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole, Maj.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, made the announcement on Tuesday at the inauguration of the force at Maimalari Cantonment, Maiduguri.
Buratai gave the deadline on Friday