Emir of Daura commends military for unprecedented gallantry in North East

The Emir of Daura, Alhaji Farouk Umar, has commended Nigerian soldiers for restoring peace and security in the north eastern part of the country.

Farouk gave the commendation when the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.- Gen. Tukur Buratai, visited him in Daura on Friday.

He said the military had demonstrated “unprecedented commitment and gallantry in ending the protracted insurgent activities in the northeast.”

The emir noted that by so doing, the Nigerian Armed Forces had promoted the image of the nation at the international level.

He lauded Buratai for his unquestionable loyalty to Nigeria and the Commander-in-Chief, as well as his doggedness in combating insurgent activities through proper coordination of the battle.

The emir advised the Army Chief to remain steadfast “because God would reward you and others for safeguarding the country.”

Farouk called on officers of the newly established Army unit in Daura to live peacefully with their host community for progress and development

Earlier, Buratai told the Emir that he was in Daura to inaugurate the new army unit located at Koza village in Mai’adua Local Government area.

He said the unit would undertake intensive security surveillance in the border communities and work to ensure peaceful coexistence among the people.

Buratai told the Emir that his loyalty to the unity of Nigeria was absolute and the military would not compromise the unity of the nation.

NAN reports that Buratai was accompanied to the emir’s palace by Army and Air Force personnel.