The military has called on traditional rulers and the entire
people of troubled North East not to relent in offering assistance that will
see an end to the Boko Haram crisis.
The head of the counter-insurgency operation in the North
East (Theatre Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole), Major General Benson
Akinroluyo made the call on Friday while paying homage to the Shehu of Borno,
Alhaji Garbai El-Kanemi.
The spokesman of Operation Lafiya Dole, Col. Onyema
Nwachukwu in a press release on Saturday said the visit to the Shehu of Borno
was in continuation of the familiarization visit of the Theatre Commander.
He said the Theatre Commander and his principal staff
officers were received by the Shehu and members of the Emirate council at his
palace in Maiduguri.
Nwachukwu said General Akinroluyo, in his remark, stated
that it was customary to pay a familiarization visit to the Shehu to formally
announce his presence as the Theatre Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole and to
pay his respect to the Shehu, as a custodian of the traditional institution in
Borno.
He said, “The Theatre Commander expressed appreciation to
the monarch for the support accorded the troops in the fight against terrorism
and insurgency since he assumed office and urged the royal father and members
of the Emirate council not to relent in supporting the Theatre Command.
“He further noted that security is a collective
responsibility which requires the participation of all citizens. He reassured
the Shehu of the untiring effort of the Armed Forces towards ensuring enduring
peace and stability in the North East.”
He said the monarch responded by expressing his gratitude to
the Theatre Commander and his entourage. He also commended the military on its
tireless commitment towards ending the lingering insurgency in the North East.
The monarch further assured the Commander of the continuous
support of the Emirate council, while praying for the speedy return of peace
and stability in the North East and Borno state in particular.
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