A Strong Message from Army Chief to the Troops on Operation Lafiya Dole

The next few days will be crucial to Op LAFIYA DOLE. It is also crucial to our country Nigeria. Our sovereignty as a nation is threatened. The Nigerian Army and indeed the military  as the symbol of our nationhood is being challenged.

Our ability to stand and defeat the Boko Haram terrorists  in the next few weeks will determine the future of our country. We cannot afford to lose the fight. We are better trained and better equipped.

The whole nation is behind us. Mr President is with us. Let us remain steadfast in this noble cause. Be courageous. We must degrade and defeat the terrorists. This job must be done. We must  make our country men and women proud.

Lt Gen TY Buratai NAM GSS psc(+) ndc (BD) BA (Hons) MPhil
Chief of Army Staff”