Boko Haram: GOC 7 Div. asks troops to maintain maximum alert

Sunday, August 26, 2018 8:37 am

Brig.-Gen. Bulama Biu, Acting General Officer Commanding 7 Division of the Army addressing the troops

Brig.-Gen. Bulama Biu, Acting General Officer Commanding 7 Division of the Army, has tasked troops to maintain maximum alertness against the enemies at all times in their various formations.

Biu gave the charge in a statement released in Maiduguri by Brig.- Gen. Texas Chukwu, Army Director of Public Relations.

The GOC spoke during his operational visit to a military unit in Gajigana local government area of Borno state on Saturday.

He charged troops not to drop their guard and remain vigilant, focussed and resilient at all times in the battle field.

He urged them to ensure that the Boko Haram terrorists are routed out from the Nigerian territory.

Biu commended the troops for their commitment in combating the insurgents and expressing satisfaction with their state of readiness and high motivation.

He told the troops that the military authorities were aware of their challenges and assured the troops of necessary support.

The GOC was accompanied by the Acting Commander 7 Division Garrison Col. Mike Alechenu, Commander 7 Division Supply and Transport Col. Chima Okafor and Commander 7 Division Equipment Support Col. Babatunde Olaiya, among others.