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Authorities of the Nigerian Army says it will commence the “systematic rotations” of frontline troops and introduce fresh forces into all the theatres of operations in the fight against crimes and criminalities across the country.

It said the development would begin by January 2025 in order to address issues of fatigue among the troops, adding that nothing would deter it from scaling up operations against terrorists, bandits, oil thieves and other criminals terrorising the country.

The Chief of Army Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, a Lieutenant-General, disclosed this during the opening session of the 2024 COAS Annual Conference, held in Abuja on Monday.

Oluyede urged officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army to ensure that their determination to protect Nigeria’s territorial integrity remains stronger than ever.

“I am dedicated to maintaining systematic troop rotations to relieve personnel who have overstayed in the field and to introduce fresh forces into our operational theatres.

“This practice is essential for preserving the physical and mental well-being of our troops, preventing fatigue, boosting morale across the force, and ultimately enhancing operational effectiveness,” the army chief said.

He gave an assurance that the army would relentlessly pursue excellence in ensuring the safety and well-being of all Nigerians, adding that the conference was designed to assess the army’s activities for the outgoing year while consolidating plans for the forthcoming one.

According to him, the focus will be on developing innovative strategies to confront and ultimately defeat terrorism and other threats to the peace and security of the country.

“I am, however, determined to ensure that under my leadership, the Nigerian army remains steadfast and unwavering in its commitment to addressing the challenges facing our great nation.

“Our determination to protect Nigeria’s territorial integrity must be stronger than ever, and we will relentlessly pursue excellence in ensuring the safety and well-being of all Nigerians.

“My leadership concept aims to create an enabling environment that facilitates istrative and operational successes for the Nigerian army,” he said.

The COAS urged operational commanders to engage actively with their troops to ensure that they are motivated, prepared, and ready to tackle challenges head-on.

He also challenged them to embody decisive action and set good examples that inspire the force as well as lead with determination, resilience, empathy, and an unyielding commitment to the army’s mission objectives.

“We have increased the tempo of ongoing operations against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping for ransom, and wanton killings across the 6 geopolitical zones of the country.

“The fight against terrorism and banditry under Operations HADIN ΚΑΙ and FASAN YAMMA has been intensified in the North East and North West theatres, respectively.

“In particular, Operation FANSAN YAMMA is making concerted efforts to speedily dismantle the Lakurawa terror group’s networks in the North West.

“These operations leverage enhanced intelligence gathering, rapid deployment of special forces, and synchronised air and ground offensives to establish control and neutralize threats in the region,” he added.

Oluyede said that more efforts were ongoing to engage local communities in information gathering and sharing to foster trust as well as promote a united stance against Lakurawa and other terrorist groups.

He noted that the broad strategy underscored the army’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding the nation and ensuring the safety and security of its citizens.

He said that the troops deployed in other operations had continued to collaborate with personnel of other security agencies to contain security threats in the North Central, South East, and South-South regions of the country.

“The sustained large-scale ground offensives ed by air and maritime assets across all theatres have continued to keep terrorists and other criminals off balance while building the confidence of the locals.

“Relatedly, our non-kinetic efforts have been hugely successful, particularly in the North West and North East regions.

“So far, we have had a large-scale surrender of terrorists and the submission of a substantial cache of arms and ammunition, which ordinarily might not have been possible through only kinetic efforts.

“To this end, the Nigerian Army will upscale both kinetic and non-kinetic efforts across all theatres of operations in the coming year to ensure peace is completely restored across the Country,” he added.

https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/counter-insurgency-army-to-begin-rotation-of-frontline-troops-in-2025

This LAKURAWA matter be like another cash cow...

Every eke market day, they disturb us with this nonsense. We de fight war?? Fighting imaginary insurgency.

I still can’t believe Men who are supposed to protect their country, could allow the white imperialist to come dictate what should happen in the country they swore to protect. And the so called empty heads, people’s father, uncle; calling themselves brave men; will follow suit.

This so called Brave men are scared to die, should they talk. #Spits

Terrorism has drastically reduced

As civilian wey I be, I no dey chook mouth for military men matters

Rotation is been long overdue, their physical and mental health is quite necessary. God bless Nigerian Army.

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stunnert:
As civilian wey I be, I no dey chook mouth for military men matters

Okay

Hausa superiors have been probably pushing Southerners especially Ye3b0s to the warfront.

Not a huge fan of the cowardly devel0pers, but what is fair is fair.

Just ordinary fucking speech and It won't ever be put into practice. It can only work if thus development is for officers only not recruits.

I was in the Nigerian army 88RRI for the past 13 days now. We are treated like slaves and animals. I have to leave yesterday at the final stage because those officers use their power on the soldiers and we candidates like we are slaves. The officers wife's are only permitted to sell food items to us. They double up the price of everything. It was a very excruciating experience.


I will rather continue to struggle to start my HND and push through then apply as an officer. I hope I would be able t make a difference oneday.


I will appreciate 🙏 any from anyone as I have spend all my savings on the recruitment exercise.

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May God bless you all.

You want to start the rotation of Frontline troops now that my elder brother is dead after staying on the frontine in Maiduguri for so many years without rotation.

Una well done.

The past leadership of the Army performed poorly in of rotation. They kept pushing same group of officers and soldiers to the front line for years. Lot of them died and some got tired of fighting in the front line for years without rotation and resigned. Worst of is that the ones that fought for long and resigned out of frustration are currently battling PTSD because the army did nothing to reorientate them before discharge.

No troop member shpuld spemd more than 12 months on the front line. There's enough soldiers to hit the front lines

I have a class mate who was sent to d front to fight boko haram. His newly married wife delivered a baby and since one year now bo information from him..

A soldier gave details that the guy died as boko haram attacked.

I think it is honourable to inform d family this is what happened

I hope they to take those being rotated from the front line for psychological evaluation before unleashing monsters on the public

adebowales:
Terrorism have drastically reduced

Terrorism has...

Why are they announcing there tactical plans to media.......

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AdolfHitlerxXx:
Hausa superiors have been probably pushing Southerners especially Ye3b0s to the warfront.

Not a huge fan of the cowardly devel0pers, but what is fair is fair.

Yes naa,because A4nja skull miners go go there go mine their Fulani Masters Skull,

Kill at sight!

Good

adebowales:
Terrorism have drastically reduced

Na you reduce am?

Must every move of the Army be announced.

The only announcement we should be hearing is when a major onslaught has brought in victories or casualties.


What kind of army delivers it moves to the hearing of its enemies.


It's like there no real war going on just publication rivalries.


This publication is very unnecessary.

After the success of your operation you can detail what moves you did .

Please stop this child's play

Akwamkpuruamu:
No troop member shpuld spemd more than 12 months on the front line. There's enough soldiers to hit the front lines

Those ones wey dey fear frontline nai dey like to use Civillians Shine.

God bless our military and armed forces

Hhh

Good idea. There should also be an order for shoot at sight for every terrorist. We can't keep fighting internal crisis with heavy budgets year in year out.

Truvelisback:
Na you reduce am?

how many times recently you don hear say Fulani attack una village?

.nice one.

But the rotation of police is how the police from Lagos went about corrupting other state police. The Lagos police officers end up polluting other state. Some of them where transferred as a punishment. But they end up diverting to other means. Right now every police officer wants to work in highway. That’s where the oil money is right now.

The call of duty is now about money. They usually get new update from their police Friends of where money is.

Lush100:
Must every move of the Army be announced.

The only announcement we should be hearing is when a major onslaught has brought in victories or casualties.


What kind of army delivers it moves to the hearing of its enemies.


It's like there no real war going on just publication rivalries.


This publication is very unnecessary.

After the success of your operation you can detail what moves you did .

Please stop this child's play

Army has started entering the business of propaganda.

Op this is a secret content.
This post is not necessary here.
I want you to note the general public are not interested with information moreover you are exposing the new inducting troops to danger and they can be easily attacked with this your information.


Critics are welcome
But let's be guided though.