Joint Sallah Luncheon: CAS, celebrate with troops in Maiduguri

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BY ADAMU ALIYU NGULDE, MAIDUGURI

The Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, celebrated this year’s Sallah luncheon with soldiers under Operation Hadin Kai Theatre Command at Maimalari Cantonment in Maiduguri, on Saturday June 7.

Addressing the troops at a Sallah feast on Saturday in Maiduguri, Abubakar lauded the troops for the recent successes recorded in the Northeast theatre of operation.

Abubakar reitrated the commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu towards enhancing the capacity of the Armed Forces through provision of modern arms, vehicles and equipments to ensure that the war was brought to logical conclusion within shortest possible time.

The CAS said the Sallah lunch with the troops including wounded soldiers, provided a unique opportunity to appreciate the sacrifice, loyalty and camaraderie of the troops in the theatre and other operations across the country.

Also speaking, Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum lauded the effective role of the military in tackling insurgency, and commended the chief of air staff Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, for his courage in fighting insurgency across the country.

He also urged collaboration across communities, including women.

The Governor also announced cash support of one hundred million naira to wounded soldiers and three million Naira to deceased families.



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