Pack out of Nigeria, CoAS tells criminal elements

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has warned criminal elements to pack out of the country, emphasising that the Nigerian Army under his leadership is coming with full force.

Oluyede made this statement while addressing the troops of the 1st Division Nigerian Army in Kaduna during his maiden operational visit on Wednesday.

He said the adversaries should be ready to face a more serious and formidable Nigerian Army.

Oluyede disclosed that as of December 10, he had signed his command philosophy, which is hinged on leadership, sound administration, and professionalism.

The COAS stated that in the same command philosophy, he made it clear that soldiers would be his first priority in every area.

He further noted that the welfare of soldiers would enable them to give their best to the cause of ridding the country of criminals.

“I will try as much as possible to enhance their welfare in terms of accommodation, kitting, and training so that they can be better soldiers,” Oluyede said.

The COAS urged the soldiers on the front line to be resilient, disclosing that the Army would employ new strategies to improve operations in the field by approaching them from a different perspective.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the COAS inaugurated the remodeled Stallion Officers’ Mess at the division’s Headquarters.

He also inaugurated two blocks of 30-family accommodations at the Kotoko Barracks, Ribadu Cantonment.