Lagbaja to Troops: Remain Loyal, Disciplined in Fight against Insecurity 

Gideon Arinze in Enugu 

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has charged the Nigerian Army to remain loyal, disciplined and dedicated in the fight to eliminate all forms of insecurity in the country.

Lagbaja gave the charge yesterday in Enugu while addressing troops during his operational visit to the Headquarters of 82 Division of the Nigerian Army.

The COAS cautioned troops not to be swayed by fabricated social media lies and misinformation, saying, “You should not allow dissident/criminal groups to indoctrinate you to do wrong things and take wrong decisions.”

He noted that the army would not tolerate any soldier or officer flaunting the constituted rule and law of their host community or state because it is an embodiment of discipline. 

“The Army holds the welfare of its troops and their families to a very high esteem,,” he said, adding: “This has prompted the inauguration of various projects with the headquarters and the Abakpa Military Cantonment.” 

He noted that the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces was also working to ensure that the officers and soldiers welfare remained a top priority. 

“We are also addressing challenges that affect young families – we are talking about Command Secondary School, Command Primary School, water supply in our barracks, electricity and even the welfare of our departed colleagues.

High points of the COAS visit included the unveiling of the remodeled Headquarters 82 Division Office Complex and face lift of its major offices and visitor’s room.