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Troop members appreciate Buhari, Buratai in touching letter

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Troop write touching letter to Buhari, Buratai.

Members of the Nigerian troops fighting the Boko Haram sect in the North East of the counnation under the code name ‘Operation Lafiya Dole’, have written a touching letter to President Muhammadu Buhari and the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai.

The troop’s letter is a response to a recent letter written by Lt. Gen. Buratai to the team in which he commended and encouraged the troops never to give up in their pursuit to bring back long-term peace to the unstable region.

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Buratai had written a letter to the troops also assuring them that their two-months outstanding allowances owed them would be paid promptly, after the General received an anonymous letter written by a displeased soldier over the terrible conditions they are made to undergo.

The troops, in the letter sent to the President and the COAS, said the recent letter to them in the battlefield had motivated them and boosted their morale.

The letter jointly signed by Pte. Samson Okwudili, Sgt. Aliyu Bala, WO2 Bode O. Ola, also contained the troops assurance to President Buhari and the Army Chief that they won’t relent until the insurgency fight is totally won.

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The letter reads in full:

“Sir, on behalf of Nigerian troops of the ‘Operation Lafiya Dole,’ we acknowledge with joy, the receipt of your endearing letter of encouragement, commendation and assurances to the Nigerian Army troops on special assignments’ within and outside Nigeria, dated, November 5, 2017.

“Similarly, we are extending our heartfelt appreciation to the Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari [GCFR], and the Minister of Defence, Gen. Monsur Dan Ali [rtd], for their endless support and encouragement of the Nigerian Army and the Nigerian military generally, in the face of the daunting and multifarious insecurity challenges confronting our dear country, Nigeria.

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“We also seize this unique opportunity to send our special salute to you, the Corps Commanders and Commanders of Nigerian Army Training Institutions in Nigeria.

“Sir, we cannot conceal our excitement over the good news conveyed by your letter to us at the war front.

“We are disarmed and encouraged by the soothing words of encouragement, commendations, and assurances from your splendid and patriotic leadership of the Nigerian Army in the last two years.

“We dare say, your mail to us is timely, comforting and a morale booster to greater determination and result-orientated military expeditions by the troops of ‘Operation Lafiya Dole’ in Maiduguri.

“We cannot pretend that your humble message to us has enlivened our spirits and energized our strengths to unfathomable depths.

“It has, again, reactivated our sense of patriotism, loyalty, commitment and rededication to our professional duties.

“We are indeed motivated and in high spirits to defiantly pursue the cause of the defence of the territorial integrity and sovereignty of our beloved country,  Nigeria, by ensuring the final termination of Boko Haram Terrorism and other sects of armed local conflicts afflicting the nation.

“Sir, may you be informed that troops are not unmindful of the tendency of insurgents to attempt a bounce back any time to undermine the successes so far recorded by the military in the counter-insurgency operations.

“We are not unaware that some unscrupulous elements within and without, may set out to mastermind such aberrations by sowing seeds of discord among troops and their commanders.

“Please, you have our assurances never to neither let you down or allow terrorism in whatever guise to sprout or fester in any part of the country.

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“We are prepared never to accept unwholesome influence in our fold until collectively, the final song of victory against terrorists is chorused.

“We further wish to especially acknowledge you, our Chief Commander and COAS, for your sterling leadership qualities and purposeful leadership of the Nigerian Army.

“We have all come to know you as not just as the astute leader of the Nigerian troops, but a reformist, performer, comforter, a humanist, a welfarist, an exceptional officer and stickler for high professional discipline and performance.

“We pray God to continue to replenish your wisdom and strength to lead us to further victories in battle.

“Therefore, we wish to end with our open appreciation of the priority, premium, and seriousness you attach to matters of the welfare of troops.

“The prompt and timely payment of salaries and allowance of troops, especially those at the war front, the expeditious attention to the medical needs of troops, particularly, those injured on the battlefield, the special attention you pay for the welfare of our families back home and your economic enhancement packages for soldiers, have infinitely endeared us to you and your leadership.

“We are obliged to reciprocate same through impressive performance.

“Lastly, we are impressed with the unflinching support extended to your leadership of the Nigerian Army by President Muhammadu Buhari and the Minister of Defence.

“Please, convey our assurances to them about our resolute confidence and determination to emerge victorious from the terrorism wars against our country soonest.”