19th February, 2023
Mohammed Tijjani
Maj.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division Nigerian Army, says the ongoing military operations have led to decreased security threats and restored people’s confidence across the country.
The GOC stated this at the 2022 West African Social Activities (WASA) of the Division, held at 2 Battalion parade ground Ribadu Cantonment Kaduna, on Saturday.
Lagbaja said the Division had particularly effectively executed its responsibilities in 2022 with a high sense of professionalism and responsiveness.
“It is pertinent to state here that the division will continue to enthusiastically discharge her constitutional responsibilities with every form of responsiveness and loyalty,” he said.
The GOC reiterated the unwavering commitment of the division to make Kaduna State and other areas under its responsibility peaceful for citizens to go about their lawful businesses.
According to him, the ongoing Operation Whirl Punch and Forest Sanity have drastically degraded the activities of bandits, terrorists and other criminal elements within 1 Division Area of Operations.
WASA is a yearly event reflecting the rich cultural heritage and tradition of officers, soldiers and their families in the Nigerian Army.