We’re in good, strong position in war against terrorists — Army

Troops of the Operation Hadarin Daji, covering the North-West of the country, have disclosed that they are in a good and strong position in the war against terrorists in the ongoing operations in and around Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

In a statement issued by the Director defense media operations, Major General Edward Buba, on Friday, about the ongoing operation Hadarin Daji in and around Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, said the troops are compelled to deal with two realities, The virtual reality as well as the reality on the ground.

The statement reads in parts,”It must be noted that troops are fighting a vicious enemy in a complex combat environment in which several factors are at interplay both on and off the battlefied.

“Troops are compelled to deal with two realities. The virtual reality as well as the reality on the ground. The virtual reality which is mostly on social media is mor e of fictitious figures and extreme exaggeration of the situation on the ground”.

“For instance, it is fictitious and over exaggerated to state that over 500 people were abducted by terrorists, while in reality troops can confirm that 4 persons were abducted. It must be recalled that the same was experienced during the Kuriga abduction during which the figures brandished were much higher than those truly abducted’.

“On the issue of rotation or overstayed troops in the operational area. It is no news  that the current military leadership upon assumption of office addressed several of these issues. In fact, both issues were prioritised in line with enhancing troops welfare and administration”. 

“Accordingly, on the ground, troops continue to demonstrate stamina, resolve and strong desire to remain focused and stay the course until the enduring defeat of the terrorist and their cohorts”.

He said the military admitted that there is still a lot of work ahead to better secure citizens and protect them from acts of terror.

“Efforts are ongoing to better the cooperation with the Zamfara State Community Protection Guard. Efforts are ongoing to better secure the citizens in their farmlands with the set in of the rainy season. There is also a lot more ongoing, which is better left unsaid due to ongoing operations in the area”.

“Overall, we are in a good and strong position in this war against the terrorists with many terrorist leaders killed. We are making them pay a much heavier price than we have been forced to pay”.