TheChief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, has directed troops inZamfara, Katsina and Sokoto States, among others, to maintain the aggressiveposture against unrepentant bandits, kidnappers and cattle rustlers. Buratai,according to a statemen by the army’s spokesman, Colonel Sagir Musa, made thecharge while addressing the troops at the Headquarters 1 Brigade in Gusau,Zamfara State. Hecommended the troops for their commitment and professional disposition towardssustaining and consolidating on the ongoing peace deal in the state. Hereiterated the combat readiness and resolve of the Nigerian Army to protectlives and property of all law abiding Nigerians. Heasked them to adhere to the Nigerian Army’s extant Rules of Engagement and Codeof Conduct during operations and training exercises, warning that human rightsviolations by any personnel would never be condoned.