The Nigerian Army has announced that it is ready to launch Operation
Last Hold to put an end to the activities of Boko Haram insurgents.
Major General AM Dikko, who represented the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.
General T.Y. Buratai, said this on Tuesday during a press briefing at the
Theatre Command of Operation Lafiya Dole Complex.
Major General Dikko said that the Nigerian Army was conducting
several counter-insurgency and other operations, most prominent of which is
Operation LAFIYA DOLE in the North East region for some years, which has
recorded considerable success.
"Accordingly, this year’s Nigerian Army Day Celebration
(NADCEL) 2018 will be commemorated with the conduct of an operation tagged
Operation LAST HOLD in Northern Borno within the North East Theatre," he
said.
"The design is to deploy personnel and equipment to showcase
the combat efficiency of the NA and thereafter conduct operations to totally
destroy Boko Haram locations in the Lake Chad Basin general area. It will also
ensure the destruction of Boko Haram Terrorist camps and strong points in the
Lake Chad Basin general area. The operation will also facilitate the rescue of
hostages. ”
“The aim of Operation LAST HOLD is the total defeat of the Boko
Haram Terrorist sect in northern Borno. This will pave way for the return of
local administration and people to their responsibilities and communities.
Strategically, the conduct of Operation LAST HOLD will facilitate the
restoration of fishing, farming and other economic activities in the Lake Chad
Basin.
"Additionally, it will facilitate the relocation of Internally Displaced
Persons from IDP camps back to their communities. Operation LAST HOLD is
conceptualized to involve the conduct of population influence activities
targeted to improve Civil-Military relations in the North East region.”
Dikko then encouraged Nigerians to stay vigilant and report
suspicious activities in their environment.
“In this regard, law-abiding members of the public in Northern Borno
State are enjoined not to panic as their safety and well-being have been
deliberately factored in the operation," he said. "The general public
is requested to remain vigilant and be security conscious, as suspected
insurgents may be fleeing from military operations in the North East and
finding safe haven amidst our communities. The public is also
reminded to report any suspicious activity or movement to the nearest military
formation or other security agencies for prompt action.”
Sahara Reporters earlier reported that the Nigeria Army had
concluded its Exercise Ayem Akpatuma (Cat Race) in Benue, Taraba and Kogi states.
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