 Meanwhile, the Chief of Army's staff, C.O.A.S., Lofton in general, Tau Reed, Abiyodun Lagbaja, has urged the troops of the Nigerian Army to disregard any rumour or peddling around that the army has been given marching orders to invade Najay Republic. Lagbaja stated this as part of his maiden operational visit to the 8th Division, Sokoto. He further urged them to be combat ready at all times, saying the army is ready to defend Nigeria's integrity if the need arises. The army chief noted that any information that does not emanate from the defense headquarters is false and should be disregarded. I'm sure many of you, you are on the social media, you are reading from the print and hearing from the electronic media, who are making insinuations and trying to drag the armed forces into a conflict that is not our responsibility. You are soldiers, as professionals, as discipline, soldiers who must remain apolitical. I want to reaffirm my confidence as the Chief of Army's staff in the passing of the general officer commanding a deletion and the commander of the mission. I urge you to do the needful in Sokoto State and Northwest Nigeria to bring out much deserter ability in order to aid economic activity in Naju. In our part, as government, we will continue to collaborate with them and do whatever it will takes to support them so that together we can achieve this objective.