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The chief of army staff, (COAS). Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has restated the determination of the Nigerian army to combat the security challenges facing the country.
Lagbaja state this on Sunday at the commissioning of 28 Support Engineers Regiment Barracks, Sifawa , Sokoto state.
He said the army was determined to meet the expectations of the country in providing a secure environment for economic activities to thrive.
Lagbaja called on Nigerians to support the efforts of security agencies in combatting the security challenges.
The army chief said the new barracks would enhance regimentation as well as bring security apparatus closer to the people.
“I must admit that the nation has faced some security challenges along the way, but the troops have been responding to these challenges across the country.
“We will continue to do all within our power to combat every security challenge confronting the country and meet the expectations of the country in providing a secure environment for economic activities to thrive”, Lagbaja said.
He thanked Farouk Yahaya, the immediate past army chief, for putting resources together in building the barracks.
Lagbaja said the facilities in the barracks are not only meant for the army but would also be used by the community too.
“You know our medical corps do say all lives are precious, so the people of this community can use our medical facility”, he said.
