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| Boko Haram: Minimah Hints of Major Army Shake Up |
| 2014-08-24 |
| [THISDAYLIVE] Following persistent threats to the nation's security by the forces of Evil Boko Haram ... not to be confused with Procol Harum, Harum Scarum, possibly to be confused with Helter Skelter. The Nigerian version of al-Qaeda and the Taliban rolled together and flavored with a smigeon of distinctly Subsaharan ignorance and brutality... sect, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt. Gen. Kenneth Minimah yesterday hinted that the Nigerian Army would soon be reorganised to enable it effectively carry out the task of protecting the territorial integrity of the nation. Minimah said the reorganization had become necessary because the Nigerian Army intended to stop at nothing in ridding the nation of forces of Evil and their activities. Minimah stated this in Calabar during his familiarisation visit to army formations and units under the 82 Division, Nigerian Army, Enugu. Addressing men and officers of the 13 Brigade Nigerian Army in Calabar, Cross River State, Minimah said, "The army is ready to defeat terrorism and insurgency in the country. "First and foremost, we will reorganise the army, renew our doctrine and then do our training with the new equipment we have. "I have seen some competence in battle worthiness; and also the administrative competences have been very exemplary." Minimah said the Nigerian army would eventually defeat the terrorist "who have been making life difficult for Nigerians in some parts of the country." The COAS who also visited the Amphibious Training School of the Nigerian Army in Calabar, said the essence of the visit to the military formations was to assess the combat readiness and administrative efficiency of the soldiers under the 82 Division. He said the Nigeria Army would continue to give full motivation to its men and officers that were currently fighting to maintain peace and the territorial integrity of the nation. |
| Posted by:Fred |