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Olufemi Oluyede, the chief of army staff (COAS), has reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigerian Army to ending the Boko Haram insurgency in Borno state.

Oluyede spoke in Maiduguri on Friday during a visit to Abubakar El-Kanemi, the Shehu of Borno.

The COAS praised the monarch for his support to the army in mobilising residents against insurgency in the state.

He emphasised the need for collective efforts towards addressing insurgency, noting that the army alone cannot combat insecurity.

The army chief assured that operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), which has played a pivotal role in the fight against insurgency, would be strengthened to secure lasting peace.

“Your highness, I am here to pay homage to you as our father and to thank you for the role you have played in supporting the military over the years,” Oluyede said.

“We cannot achieve peace in Borno without the support of our fathers and the good people of the state. All hands must be on deck to end this menace and restore economic activities and normalcy in the region.”

The Shehu of Borno commended the army for its relentless sacrifices in the fight against terrorism in the country.

The monarch pledged continued support of the traditional institutions in fostering unity and mobilising support for the military.

He noted that the insurgencies that occurred in the state were perpetrated by external influences disguised as settlers.

He called for unity, vigilance, and collective efforts to address the security challenges bedeviling the state.

“Borno’s history demonstrates the strength and resilience of its people in overcoming adversity,” he said.

MadPolitician:
Is that a smartphone the chief of army staff is wearing? Is that good enough for someone of his caliber and strategic importance to Nigerias defence?
I remember watching a Chinese military channel with a Chinese some years back and she told me that there was a government order that their military personnels should not be using western made phones. Obviously they worried they were being tracked. Top military officials of a big country like Nigeria are always of special interests to top intelligence agencies around the globe. They want to know what you are doing and where you are. Gadgets like this make it easy for these neo colonialists groups to predict your next line of actions. And what more? They might be working with boko haram....

MadPolitician:
Is that a smartphone the chief of army staff is wearing? Is that good enough for someone of his caliber and strategic importance to Nigerias defence?
I remember watching a Chinese military channel with a Chinese some years back and she told me that there was a government order that their military personnels should not be using western made phones. Obviously they worried they were being tracked. Top military officials of a big country like Nigeria are always of special interests to top intelligence agencies around the globe. They want to know what you are doing and where you are. Gadgets like this make it easy for these neo colonialists groups to predict your next line of actions. And what more? They might be working with boko haram....

omooba969:
Playing to the gallery is their hobby and trademark.

Yeye people everywhere! 😒

Zico5:
You guys always make something out of nothing. Where is the smartphone he is using cos I can't find any. As well, there is no correlation between using smartphone and intelligence gathering.

Zico5:
You guys always make something out of nothing. Where is the smartphone he is using cos I can't find any. As well, there is no correlation between using smartphone and intelligence gathering.

MightySparrow:
Oluyede deceiving himself. The emirs are all in support of Boko Haram. He should be careful not to be neutralized like his predecessor.

MadPolitician:
Is that a smartwatch the chief of army staff is wearing? Is that good enough for someone of his caliber and strategic importance to Nigerias defence?
I remember watching a Chinese military channel with a Chinese some years back and she told me that there was a government order that their military personnels should not be using western made phones. Obviously they worried they were being tracked. Top military officials of a big country like Nigeria are always of special interests to top intelligence agencies around the globe. They want to know what you are doing and where you are. Gadgets like this make it easy for these neo colonialists groups to predict your next line of actions. And what more? They might be working with boko haram....

MadPolitician:
Is that a smartwatch the chief of army staff is wearing? Is that good enough for someone of his caliber and strategic importance to Nigerias defence?
I remember watching a Chinese military channel with a Chinese some years back and she told me that there was a government order that their military personnels should not be using western made phones. Obviously they worried they were being tracked. Top military officials of a big country like Nigeria are always of special interests to top intelligence agencies around the globe. They want to know what you are doing and where you are. Gadgets like this make it easy for these neo colonialists groups to predict your next line of actions. And what more? They might be working with boko haram....

AirBere:
He meant to say a smart watch. A watch that can also make phone calls, text etc. of course the COAS is wearing a smart watch but it's a nothing rant.

He doesn't know who made the smart watch hence trying to sound too clever for his level.

MadPolitician:
Is that a smartwatch the chief of army staff is wearing? Is that good enough for someone of his caliber and strategic importance to Nigerias defence?
I remember watching a Chinese military channel with a Chinese some years back and she told me that there was a government order that their military personnels should not be using western made phones. Obviously they worried they were being tracked. Top military officials of a big country like Nigeria are always of special interests to top intelligence agencies around the globe. They want to know what you are doing and where you are. Gadgets like this make it easy for these neo colonialists groups to predict your next line of actions. And what more? They might be working with boko haram....

TimeManager:
https://www.thecable.ng/photos-army-chief-visits-shehu-of-borno-seeks-support-to-end-insurgency/

JetStar:
Did you just call Nigeria a big country. mr. man respect yourself otherw8se Nigeria will be humiliated. because big boys like china dey talk does not mean that Nigeria should follow suit. A country that cannot provide electricity for herself shouldnt be talking about west spying on her. make dem focus on transforming the blending plant in Eleme to a real refinery. shameless people. 🤣🤣🤣

MadPolitician:
Is that a smartwatch the chief of army staff is wearing? Is that good enough for someone of his caliber and strategic importance to Nigerias defence?
I remember watching a Chinese military channel with a Chinese some years back and she told me that there was a government order that their military personnels should not be using western made phones. Obviously they worried they were being tracked. Top military officials of a big country like Nigeria are always of special interests to top intelligence agencies around the globe. They want to know what you are doing and where you are. Gadgets like this make it easy for these neo colonialists groups to predict your next line of actions. And what more? They might be working with boko haram....

TimeManager:
He's pressing the right button, he knows Terrorism is local.

-Kiss the truth!

bobby007:
tactical watch is different from smart watch

MadPolitician:
Is that a smartwatch the chief of army staff is wearing? Is that good enough for someone of his caliber and strategic importance to Nigerias defence?
I remember watching a Chinese military channel with a Chinese some years back and she told me that there was a government order that their military personnels should not be using western made phones. Obviously they worried they were being tracked. Top military officials of a big country like Nigeria are always of special interests to top intelligence agencies around the globe. They want to know what you are doing and where you are. Gadgets like this make it easy for these neo colonialists groups to predict your next line of actions. And what more? They might be working with boko haram....