The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt Gen Faruk Yahaya, has charged Operational Commanders to take appropriate tactical measures and bold steps to tackle the menace of banditry and kidnapping in their Areas of Responsibility (AOR).

The Army boss gave the charge on Saturday when he visited 31 Brigade AOR in Minna, while on an operational tour in Niger State.

He said the Commanders must be thorough and circumspect in order to expunge all operational lapses in the ongoing anti banditry campaign.

A statement signed and relayed timeline.ng quoted the Army Chief as encouraging the commanders not to be hesitant in communicating their challenges to the Army hierarchy.

He maintained that the Nigerian Army will continue to ensure combat hardwares and logistics are provided to reposition and enhance ongoing operations.

Gen Yahaya assured that in consonance with his philosophy of command, the welfare of personnel has topped his priority list since he assumed command.

The COAS enjoined them to work in synergy with sister services and other security agencies in order to effectively dismantle the network of banditry and kidnapping in their areas.