As part of effort to solicit support to improve the fight against insecurity in the country, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen. Faruk Yahaya paid a visit to the Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje and the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero.
A statement signed by the Director, Army Public Relations, Brigadier General, Onyema Nwachukwu and made available to Channel Network Afrique (CNA) indicates that the COAS was on a working visit to 3 Brigade, Kano and Nigerian Army Battle Fitness Centre (NABFC) Falgore, where the 82 Regular Recruit Intake screening exercise into the Nigerian Army is being conducted appreciated the government for making the environment conducive for their operation.
He said the facility has become a veritable training ground for troops of the NA and potential recruits.
On his part, the Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje took out time to commend the COAS for his sterling leadership qualities in the command and administration of the Nigeria Army.
He however, assured the Army hierarchy of his support to commence phase II of the state government’s support to NABFC.
In a similar development, the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero has called on Nigerians to throw their weight behind the Nigerian Army and other security agencies tackling the security challenges bedeviling the nation.
The Royal father who made the call while receiving the COAS at his palace in Kano noted that citizens engagement and support is crucial for operational success.
He further commended the Nigerian Army for the sacrifices and relentless efforts of its troops in the pursuit of peace and security in Kano and the nation in general as he offered prayers for troops of the as well as other security agencies, especially those who lost their lives in the fight against insurgency and other crimes in the country.
The COAS was in company of Chief of Operations (Army), Maj Gen Olufemi Akinjobi, General Officer Commanding 1 Division Nigerian Army, Maj Gen Kabiru Muhktar, Provost Marshal (Army) Maj Gen Robert Aiyenigba and Chief of Military Intelligence Maj Gen Ibrahim Salihu.
