The Nigerian Army has urged frontline troops to stop the excessive use of psychoactive drugs and warned against any acts of indiscipline or cowardice in the theater of operations. Major General Waidi Shaibu, General Officer Commanding 7 Division and Commander of Sector 1 Operation Hadin Kai, made the appeal during an operational visit to assess the combat readiness of troops deployed to Gwoza.
In a post on the official Nigerian Army Facebook page on Monday, Shaibu called on soldiers to remain dogged and to deal decisively with Boko Haram and Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists within their areas of operation. He admonished the troops to be courageous, disciplined and professional in routing the remnants of the BHTs and ISWAP, urging them to eschew any behavior that would undermine their operational mandate.
The general warned that acts of indiscipline or cowardice would not be tolerated, urging soldiers to desist from substance abuse and to be satisfied with their pay. He also stressed the need to maintain an offensive posture, remain vigilant at all times, and reminded them that the ongoing counter‑terrorism campaign is far from over.
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