#2020NewYear: Buratai promises better package for troops fighting Boko Haram

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has promised better welfare package for Nigerian Army troops fighting Boko Haram terrorists under‘Operation Lafiya Dole’ in the year 2020.

Buratai who made the pledge on Tuesday while addressing the troops during an operational visit to Pulka in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State said that the government had assured the army of its commitment to the welfare of officers and men of the armed forces as well as those of their families.

He also commanded the troops of the OPLD for their wonderful performances and the way they have conducted themselves thus far

Buratai said; “I know the importance of this location and you have done your best in ensuring that the security here is maintained.

“So let me commend you for the wonderful performance and the way you have conducted yourselves in OPLD.

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“I am here to see you, I have been to other places and I cease this opportunity to come and see you before the end of the year and wish you well in the coming year.

“We appreciate you for being so gallant, for decimating the Boko Haram terrorists and I want to urge you to maintain it, you must remain focused, disciplined and professional.

“We will do everything possible to ensure your comfort, especially your families in the barracks as well.

“Your welfare will be improved in the year 2020 and so you have to put in your best and ensure that you uphold the trust by the Federal Government. (NAN) “We must ensure that we don’t allow these criminals to come back again,” he said.

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