Buratai hails troops for destroying terrorists’ camps in Kogi, Nasarawa, rescuing victims
By Our reporter
Aug. 31, 2020 – Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has commended the troops of the Nigerian Army for destroying the DarulSalam/Boko Haram terrorists’ Camps in Kogi and Nasarawa States recently.
Buratai gave the commendation in a statement issued by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Sagir Musa, on Monday.
According to Buratai, troops of the Nigerian Army 4 Special Forces Command, Doma, Nasarawa State, recently raided the identified camps of the terrorist group, neutralised scores and rescued over 700 of their family members and abductees.
Buratai also lauded the hard work and resilience of the troops, as well as the supports of the Nigerian Navy, Air Force and other security agencies that led to the destruction of the terrorists’ camps and hideouts in the two states.
He urged the troops to ensure that criminals and insurgents were not allowed to have any foothold in the whole of the North Central Zone.
He further urged them to continue to dominate the area and maintain high standard of professionalism and never allow the terrorists any breathing space or freedom of action.
He assured them of his continuous support to enable them to continue to discharge their duties as directed by President Muhammadu Buhari