Tag: Chief of Army Staff
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Security: COAS solicits support of traditional institution
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, has urged traditional rulers across the country to use their positions of influence to support the military and other security agencies in their domains. Yahaya made the call when he visited the Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi, in Akure. According to a statement by the…
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Insurgency: Remain focused, proactive, COAS tells troops
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen Faruk Yahaya, has urged troops to remain focused and proactive in tackling the current security challenge in the country. Yahaya made the call while addressing officers and men of the 4 Bridage Headquarters in Benin. The COAS, who was in Benin on a working visit to formation and…
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Army veterans have major roles in tackling insecurity – COAS
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, says Veterans of the Nigerian Army have major roles to play toward tackling current security challenges in the country.Gen.Yahaya, represented by Maj.-Gen. Boniface Sinjen, the Director of Personnel Services, Army Headquarters, Department of Administration (Army),stated this on Tuesday in Jos.He spoke at the opening of the…
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COAS tasks troops on combat fitness
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Farouk Yahaya, has tasked troops to avail themselves by participating in military competitive activities to maitain physical and combat fitness. Yahaya gave the charge on Friday at the closing ceremony of the Nigerian Army Inter-Formation Platoon Officers Crossing Competition, at the 33 Artillary Brigade, Bauchi. Yahaya, represented by…