GOC charges soldiers on discipline, good conduct with civilians

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Army
By Henry Oladele
Lagos, Nov. 29, 2016 (NAN) The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division of the Nigerian Army, Maj.- Gen. Ebenezer Oyefolu, on Tuesday in Lagos charged soldiers to remain disciplined in their dealings with civilians.
In a statement issued by the Division’s spokesman, Lt.-Col. Kingsley Samuel, the GOC also charged the soldiers to conduct themselves professionally.
“Soldiers are to sustain the cordial and harmonious relationship with civilians in Lagos.
“Remain disciplined in your dealings with civilians and conduct yourselves professionally,’’ Oyefolu said during his familiarisation visit to the 9 Brigade Headquarters in Lagos.
He urged soldiers to exploit the appropriate channels of communication to report any wrong by the civilians.
He further charged the soldiers to uphold the vision of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.- Gen. Tukura Buratai, for a professionally responsive Army.
“I remind you that discipline is the bedrock of military profession; hence, you must continue to improve on it.
“I admonish those on internal security operations, specifically OP MESA and OP AWATSE, to always adhere strictly to the Rules of Engagement.
“I assure you that the Army authority will continue to attend to your welfare,“ Oyefolu said.
He congratulated officers and men that benefited from the recent promotion exercise, noting that it was a reward for hard work. (NAN)
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