The Nigerian Army said on Thursday that sequel to the Operationalization of Operation Last Hold by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt. General Tukur Yusufu Buratai, the returnees (Internally Displaced Persons) (IDPs) have started clearing their farms, open water ways in the Lake Chad and clear roads to their communities.
“This was observed as the Commander ‘Operation Last Hold’ Major General Abba Dikko, embarked on operational assessment visits to the Task Force Brigades on Operation Last Hold” a statement said.
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Dikko appreciated the locals who turned up massively for the road clearance, water ways clearance and urged them to take initiative in reclaiming and reoccupation of their communities and farms.
He urged them to continue to support the troops deployed in their various communities and also reiterated the Chief of Army Staff directive especially, in regards to respect for human rights.
He assured them that the Federal and State Governments commitment towards their well-being and called on them to always provide timely information to the troops.
Texas Chukwu
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations
