Army Will Fight To The Last Man To End Insurgency – COAS

The Nigerian Army will do whatever it takes, even if it means ‘fighting to the last man,’ in order to ensure the unity and protection of the territorial integrity of the country, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-General Azubuike Ihejirika, has vowed.

Speaking yesterday at Scorpion Officers Mess, Asokoro Abuja during the decoration of the newly promoted officers in the rank of Brigadier-Generals, Ihejirika said, “Nigeria Army will fight to the last man to ensure the unity and the protection of territorial integrity of the nation”.
He commended President Goodluck Jonathan for his support to the Nigeria Army and the quality leadership he had exhibited so far.
“It is on record that since the administration of former President Ibrahim Babangida, the Nigeria Army has not added any new barracks till now
“It is also on record that equipment abandoned in the 80′s are just being resuscitated by this administration.”
Stressing that the newly promoted officers were aware of the responsibilities placed on their shoulders, the COAS urged them to sustain the qualities of service that earned them the promotion.
Ihejirika noted that the promotion exercise carried out does not mean there are no good officers left but due to limited position. He, however, admonished those left to be steadfast that they might be lucky next time.
Also speaking at the event, the Chairman, Senate Committee on Defence and Army, Senator Judge Sekibo, said the Nigeria Army was the last hope of the country.
He assured that the National Assembly was solidly behind the Nigeria Army and ready to offer any support to ensure that the war against insurgency was won.
“Our last hope is the Nigeria Army. Try as much as possible to fight for Nigeria’s unity. Nigeria must remain as a strong nation, all those element should be eliminated,” he said.