“We have adequate equipment to ensure troops are ready to perform their task and tackle those challenges confronting Nigeria in 2023.'
The Chief of Army Staff , Taoreed Lagbaja, a major general, says the Nigerian Army under his watch will stamp out oil theft and pipeline vandalism in the country’s Niger-Delta region.
He expressed concern that pipeline vandalisation and oil theft in the Niger-Delta region has affected the country’s revenue generation, stating that urgent steps must be taken to curb the situation. “We want a situation where people can wake up by 2 a.m. and be confident to engage in their legitimate business.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that activities of the 2023 Nigerian Army Day Celebration are going on alongside the 160th Anniversary of the Nigerian Army.Mr Lagbaja also said the Nigerian Army is relying on modern equipment in its fight against insurgency, terrorism, banditry and other crimes.“The Nigerian Army has procured various modern equipment and also has internally built ones.
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