Injured soldier demands immediate release from hospital to resume fight against insurgency

In the high spirit of patriotism, an injured soldier among the injured troops at the Nigerian Army 44 Reference Hospital Kaduna has demanded for immediate release in order to rejoin his colleagues in the North-East in the fight against insurgency.

The soldier among injured troops made the request when they were visited by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, on Thursday.

In a statement on Thursday, by the Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, Infantry Corps Centre Headquarters, Maj. Agustin Bello, in Jaji, Buratai who was represented by the Commander, Infantry Corps, Maj. Gen Stevenson Olabanji urged the troops to keep faith with the Nigerian Army (NA), and promised that more would be done to cater for their welfare.

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He expressed satisfaction at the situation on ground at the hospital, commending the staff for their professionalism”.

According to the statement, ‘’In a rare show of patriotism, a soldier on clutches demanded to be released to enable him rejoin his unit in the North-East in the fight against insurgency.

‘’The COAS acknowledged their high spirits and encouraged them to continue to be disciplined and professional in their conduct in spite of their conditions.”

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