Shun inter-service rivalry, FG counsels Army officers

The federal government, on Thursday counselled the Nigerian Army to promote inter-service synergy with a view to fighting all forms of insecurity across the country to a standstill.

The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle  tasked newly promoted senior military officers to the rank of major generals to double their efforts in the fight against terrorism.

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Matawalle, who gave this charge in Abuja during the investiture (decoration) of the 47 newly promoted major generals, admonished the army officers to lead by example.