The Chief of Defence Staff, General AG Olonisakin, on Saturday visited Military Command and Control Centre (MCCC), Maiduguri, Borno State, where he “commended the gallant troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE for holding unto our territory and maintaining her integrity.”

A statement by Director, Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman, said that during the visit Olonisakin “having interacted with the officers, expressed satisfaction with the conduct of troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE. He equally conveyed Mr President, Commander-in-Chief’s special appreciation to the troops comprising the Army, Navy and Air Force, as well as the Nigeria Police Force components of Operation LAFIYA DOLE and urged them to remain and sustain the gains made so far in the fight against terrorism and insurgency.

“He further promised special token to all the troops. He also wished them a prosperous New Year, 2019.”