The operational code of the counterinsurgency
effort has been changed from from
“Operation Zaman Lafiya” to “Operation Zaman Lafiya Dole”, which in Hausa means
‘the quest for peace becomes a must’
This was
made known by the Nigeria’s new Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, yesterday said
under his command Boko Haram will have no room to operate. According to him he
has zero tolerance for abuse of human rights, killings and destruction of
property.
According to the Chief of Army Staff
who took over command of the nation’s army last week, Boko Haram would either
beg for peace or face the wrath of highly motivated and combat ready soldiers.
“The ongoing activities of Boko
Haram is assuming an alarming dimensions in Borno state and other parts of the
north east. We will not tolerate the killing of citizens and destruction of
property; in as much as we urge you (troops) to adhere strictly to human rights
abuses, the time to crush Boko Haram and other criminal activities in this
country is now or never.”
“As Chief of Army Staff, I
will be actively involved in this ‘Operation Zaman Lafiya Dole’ to end the
madness of Boko Haram if I will have your collective maximum support and
cooperation.
“My doors will always remain open to
all of you for constructive criticism and advice towards restoration of peace
in this part of the country.
“Therefore, we are here to identify
with you and to officially inform you that as from today henceforth, we have
changed our Operational Code from ‘Operation Zaman Lafiya’ to ‘Dole’.
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