Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), has ordered troops under Operation Fansan Yamma to intensify offensive actions against bandits and criminal elements in the North West. The directive was issued during Oluyede's operational visit to the Headquarters Theatre Command, Joint Task Force North West, in Gusau, Zamfara. A statement by Maj.-Gen. Samaila Uba, Director of Defence Information, said the visit aimed to assess operational readiness, address troop challenges, and boost morale. Oluyede praised the troops for their resilience and sacrifices, urging them to remain disciplined and relentless. He stressed that the safety of citizens depended on the military's resolve, saying, "You must remain resolute and go after these criminals until they are eliminated. We must make Nigeria safe at all costs." The CDS assured personnel of sustained support in welfare, training, and the provision of critical operational equipment. He highlighted the importance of air power and ongoing efforts to acquire additional platforms and improve coordination across theatres. Oluyede also paid a courtesy visit to Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal, commending the state government and citizens for their cooperation, particularly in providing intelligence. Gov. Lawal acknowledged the military's efforts in restoring peace in the region. The visit included an operational briefing, troop interaction, deployment inspection, and a media session.
Gen. Olufemi Oluyede demands total elimination of bandits while acknowledging troops still face operational challenges. The promise of improved equipment and air power upgrades has been a recurring feature of military briefings for years. If the same challenges persist despite repeated assurances, the gap between command directives and frontline realities remains unaddressed. Nigerians in Zamfara and the North West continue to bear the cost of this disconnect.
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