The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Olufemi Oluyede, has pledged to explore various means to improve Nigeria’s security.
Oluyede, a Lieutenant General, made this statement while addressing State House correspondents after meeting with President Bola Tinubu Monday.
He reassured the president of his commitment to achieving better security results, seeking his continued support.
He also briefed the president on his recent visits to two theatres of operation in the North-west and North-east regions.
To tackle the ‘Lukarawas,’ a new terrorist group in the North-western part of Nigeria, the army chief planned to collaborate with neighbouring countries.
“We will work with our neighbours to ensure the Lukarawas are taken out of our borders.
“With Niger Republic on board, we expect to soon eliminate the Lukarawas,” Mr Oluyede said.
Meanwhile, Mr Oluyede has promised to adopt an all-inclusive leadership approach to foster a collaborative and effective army to tackle the nation’s security challenges.
He gave the pledge while addressing Principal Staff Officers after Regimental Quarter Guard procedure for his formal taking over of command as the 24th COAS on Monday in Abuja.
This was contained in a statement by the Director, Army Public Relations, Onyema Nwachukwu, a major general, on Monday in Abuja.
The COAS commended the officers and soldiers for the support, strength, and commitment shown during the solemn period leading to the burial of the erstwhile COAS, Taoreed Lagbaja.
(NAN)
