Chuks Oyema-Aziken
The Emir of Kano has solicited support for the Nigerian Army and other security agencies tackling the security challenges bedeviling the nation.
The Emir made the appeal while receiving the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Farouk Yahaya at his palace in Kano.
He pointed out that citizens engagement and support are crucial for operational success. He 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
The COAS also visited the Governor of Kano state, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje who commended him for his sterling leadership qualities in the command and administration of the NA.
Lt. Gen. Yahaya expressed the appreciation of the Nigerian Army to the Government and people of Kano state for their support to NA formations and Units in Kano state, particularly, NABFC in Falgore forest.
The COAS said he was on a working visit to 3 Brigade Kano and Nigerian Army Battle Fitness Centre (NABFC) Falgore, where the ongoing 82 Regular Recruit Intake screening exercise into the Nigerian Army (NA) is being conducted.
The COAS was accompanied on the visit by the 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.
