Terrorism: Senior Army Commanders told to Earn Public Support to Enhance Military Operations

The COAS, who was represented by the Commander, Nigerian Army Armour Corps, Maj. Gen. Suleiman Idris noted that the seminar elicited keen deliberations on the multifaceted nature of current security threats and the need to adopt multi-disciplinary cum national approach through cooperation, collaboration and synergy.

He pointed out that the seminar highlighted the necessity to integrate activities across the entire conflict spectrum, underscoring the compelling need for inter-agency collaboration. Gen Yahaya emphasized the importance of support of critical stakeholders and the populace for the success of military operations.

The COAS urged the participants to evolve measures that would ensure adherence to the dictates of responsible and professional soldiering. He also encouraged them to put the knowledge acquired from the seminar into practice in their formations and units through training and re-training of personnel for optimal performance.

Gen Yahaya expressed appreciation to resource persons at the seminar for sharing their wealth of experience.