The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Major-General Taoreed Lagbaja, has emphasized the importance of information in combating insecurity, saying it is critical to military success in its operations.

The COAS spoke when the Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, paid a visit to the Army Headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday.

The Army boss stated that the visit affords the Nigerian Army (NA) the opportunity to receive feedback on the security situation in Kaduna State and the yearnings of the people for the NA to sustain operations to entrench lasting peace and stability in the state.

According to the Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier-General Onyema Nwachukwu, in a statement, "the Army Chief expressed appreciation to the Kaduna State Government for its support and partnership with the NA towards the restoration of peace and tranquility in the state.

"He emphasized that timely information is critical to military operations, as it facilitates troops' proactiveness in the conduct of operations.

"Describing the state as a strong and dependable ally of the NA, the COAS noted, that Kaduna State holds a special place in the hearts of military personnel, as it is a home for several military institutions and formations."

Also, Lagbaja lauded Sani for being the first state Governor to visit the Army Headquarters since his assumption of duty as the 23rd COAS.

"He assured the Governor and the good people of Kaduna State that the NA will remain resolute in its efforts towards attaining sustainable peace and stability in the State," Nwachukwu said.

Earlier in his remarks, Governor Sani stated that he was at the Army Headquarters to congratulate the COAS on his appointment and to express his appreciation to the Army Chief for his unprecedented performance as the then General Officer Commanding 1 Division.

He urged the COAS for more intervention in tackling banditry and other criminalities in Southern Kaduna.

The governor pledged the support of his government to the NA and other security agencies combating security challenges in the state.

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