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………….. FG committed to equip and train officers
By Our Correspondent
The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar has re-assured that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration will continue to equip and train officers and men of the Armed Forces to enhance their combat readiness .
The Minister gave the assurance while addressing Officers and Men of Operation Hadarin Daji at the 213 Forward Operating Base, Katsina during his official maiden visit to the base in Katsina.
He stated further that President Tinubu’s administration has recorded tremendous successes in the fight against insurgency and other related crimes in the country.
Badaru Abubakar commended the Nigerian Armed Forces for their continue sacrifice and patrotism and urged them to maintain the tempo.
The Minister stated that, he was fully briefed about the troops performance and assured that all needed supoort will be provided to discharge their constitutional mandate of depending the Sovereignty and integrity of the Nation.
The Defence Minister used the opportunity to extend President Bola Tinubu’s heartfelt sympathy over the recent touching and tragic death of Combatant soldiers in Abia state assuring that the culprits will be traced and brought to Justice.
Responding the Commanding Air Component 213 Forward Operation Hadarin Daji Katsina Air Commodore G I Jibia appreciated the Minister’s which he said has further boost the moral of the troops.
Earlier, the Minister has held an interactive discussion with the Officers and Men of the Headquarters of the 17 Brigade of the Nigerian Army and Sector 2 Joint Task Force Operation Hadarin Daji Katsina.
Mohammed Badaru also visited Nigerian Army Medical Center Katsina where he sympathised with Military Personnel who sustained various injuries during combat operation.
Signed: Mati Ali
PA Media &Publicity to the Minister