The Governor of Yobe State has tasked the new Commander of the 27 Task Force Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Damaturu on exemplary record of committed fight against the Boko Haram sect.
Governor Ibrahim Gaidam gave the charge on Monday while receiving the new Army Commander, Brigadier General C.A. Apere, at the Government House in Damaturu, the Yobe State capital, northeast Nigeria.
He asked the Army boss to build on the record that his predecessor, Colonel Dahiru Bako, had built while serving as the Army Commander in the state.
The Governor described Colonel Bako as a professional and committed officer who worked assiduously fighting insurgents in Yobe State and the northeast in general.
Observing that the Islamist group was on the path of defeat, he attributed the successes recorded so far to the hard work of officers and men of the Nigerian Army deployed to the state.
“Across Yobe State, people are very excited with the work that Colonel Bako has done. Many people here associate the successes recorded against Boko Haram to the hard work of Colonel Bako and other army commanders.
“I am confident you will build and expand on this excellent record that Colonel Bako has achieved so that together, we will bring the Boko Haram insurgency to an end,” Governor Gaidam said.
He assured the new Commander of his determination to continue to support the military and other security agencies to ensure the complete restoration of peace and security in the state.
In his response, Brigadier General Apere expressed appreciation for the warm reception he received since he reported in Yobe State.
He assured the Governor that under his command, the 27 Task Force Brigade would consolidate on the successes recorded by his predecessor.
The Commander said that Yobe was second home to him because he began his military career in the state at Nguru back in 1991.
He expressed gratitude to the Yobe State Government for the frequent support often given to the Army and expressed optimism that the spirit of support and partnership would continue.
