Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State weekend hailed the military for its sacrifices in the fight against insurgency in the northeast and other parts of the country.
He said the bravery, doggedness and loyalty of officers and men of the military in curbing insecurity in the country occasioned by the counter-insurgency operation in troubled areas was worthy of commendation.
He spoke during the West African Social Activity (WASA) organised by the 72 Special Forces Battalion of the Nigerian Army in Makurdi in Benue State.
The governor, represented by his Security Adviser Paul Hemba thanked the Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, for his support in ensuring peace in the state as well as for his purposeful leadership of the army.
He also commended the Commanding Officer of the 72 Special Forces Battalion, Lt. Col. Suleiman Muhammad, for organizing the event.
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