Major-General Hassan Dada, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 82 Division Nigerian Army in Enugu, has called on soldiers and personnel from sister security agencies to maintain their focus and determination in ending the cycle of violence in the Southeastern region of Nigeria.
He made this statement during a visit to a hospital in Owerri, the capital of Imo State, where he met with wounded soldiers who were ambushed by gunmen in Ehime Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State.
Dada pledged to ensure that the perpetrators of the attack, which resulted in the loss of five personnel from the Joint Task Force Operation Search and Flush (OP SAF), are brought to justice.
The GOC, who is also the Commander Joint Task Force Operation UDO KA II, said: “I urge all (security personnel) to remain focused and resolute at bringing to an end, the spiral of violence in the Southeast region,” he said.
Major-General Hassan Dada, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 82 Division Nigerian Army in Enugu, expressed appreciation on behalf of the Chief of Defence Staff and the Chief of Army Staff to the soldiers for their selfless sacrifice in working towards restoring peace in Imo State and the entire Southeast region.
He assured the wounded soldiers that they would receive the best available medical care at no cost, and he wished them a speedy recovery. Additionally, the GOC paid condolence visits to leaders of other security agencies who lost personnel in the ambush.
Dada also emphasized the importance of strengthening the existing cordial relations among various security agencies in the region to enhance security efforts.
