The Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja on Wednesday assured of a speedy take-off of the newly-established 114 Battalion in Wukari, Taraba to deal with insecurity in the state.
Mr Lagbaja gave the reassurance in Abuja when he obtained visiting Gov. Agbu Kefas of Taraba on the Army headquarters.
He stated the transfer was half of efforts to boost the operation and actions of the 6 Brigade of the army and develop the frontiers of peace and stability in the state.
The COAS additionally promised to make sure provision of extra fight enablers for the 6 Brigade and the garrison to boost their operations and actions.
“I will ensure the quick take-off of 114 Battalion in Taraba such that we have more troops on ground.
“The units and formations will be working with the state government, especially in applying non-kinetic measures that have already been adopted by the governor.
“We will ensure that we have peace in Taraba.
“The battalion designated in the order of battle, is currently established and conducting operations in the Northeast, in Borno.
“Looking beyond that, we will ensure the take-off of the rear unit of the 114 battalion in Taraba.
“So, as we get the next set of recruits from depot, we will muster some force and bring them to Taraba to facilitate the take-off of the rear unit of the battalion,” he stated.
Mr Lagbaja recommended the governor for his readiness to offer extra help for the 6 Brigade to make sure the reign of peace and stability in Taraba.
He stated Army headquarters would work to make sure that no matter help was offered labored optimally for the general peace of the state.
According to him, Taraba generally is a springboard to facilitate peace and safety in your entire northeast of Nigeria.
“I pledge the readiness, willingness and availability of the army to work with the state to additional entrench peace and stability in Taraba and from there transfer to different elements of the Northeast,’’ he stated.
Earlier, Governor Kefas stated his go to was to additional solicit the help and collaboration of the army to deal with insecurity in Taraba. He recommended the efforts of the army in stabilising the state to this point.
Mr Kefas famous that the safety challenges confronting Taraba had been distinctive contemplating its location because it shares borders with Adamawa, Benue, Plateau, Nasarawa, Gombe and Bauchi states.
He stated the intention of the federal government was to prioritise and dominate the huge ungoverned areas inside its borders to make sure the security and wellbeing of its residents.
The governor pledged the readiness of the federal government to offer extra help for the army, contemplating the restricted presence of the Navy and the Air Force in Taraba.
Mr Kefas added that Taraba was additionally prepared to help in the take-off of the brand new battalion with the availability of land and infrastructure.
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