Nigeria Army Ready To Put An End Insurgency – Buratai

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. General Tukur Yusuf Buratai, has assured that the Nigerian Army is making efforts to put an end to the menace of insurgency in the North-east and other parts of the country.

He made the assertion, during the demonstration and closing ceremony of the Sixth Edition of Exercise Vulcan Glow, organized by the Nigerian Army Corps of Artillery (NACA) in Kachia, Kaduna State.

The Army boss, represented by Major General Hakeem Okiti, represented by the Commander Nigerian Infantry Corp stated the exercise has further renewed the Army’s resolve to remain well trained and focused in the discharge of its constitutional duties.

“This is more so, at a time when the nation and the military is on top gear in addressing security challenges most especially Boko Haram terrorists and other criminal activities bedevilling our nation’s territory,”

“This exercise which is an annual event will continue to be used to provide the needed training for NACA personnel towards improving their competence and that of the Nigerian Army in general,” Buratai added.

The Commander Artillery Corps, Major General Abubakar Tarfa, In his welcome address, said the exercise is an artillery concentration exercise conducted to rehearse the planning, preparation, employment and deployment of artillery resources in all phases of conventional and unconventional wars.

“This year’s Exercise VULCAN GLOW therefore, provided an avenue for the Nigerian Army leadership to confirm NACA preparedness in carrying out its roles in realization of the COAS vision, of having a professionally responsive Nigerian Army in the discharge of its constitutional roles,” he said

source https://www.naijanews.com/2018/11/15/nigeria-army-ready-to-put-an-end-insurgency-buratai/