The Force Commander, Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), Maj. Gen. A.K Ibrahim has paid operational visit to troops of Sector 111 in Baga to boost their moral in preparations for renewed onslaught on insurgents.
A statement from the MNJTF spokesman, Lt. Col. Kamarudeen Adegoke, said the commander was accompanied by the Deputy Force Commander, Brig. Gen. Assoualai Blama among other senior officers from the MNJTF headquarters during the visit.
Ibrahim who lauded the gallantry shown by the troops during the just concluded operation, promised to look into challenges facing some formations as the task force prepare for renewed operation on the shores of Lake Chad.
“The Force Commander also promised to look at the logistic challenges confronting the various formations with a view to better prepare them for the next operation.
“The Force Commander added that the just concluded operation had seriously degraded the enemy but there was a need for all the countries of the MNJTF to come together to end the conflict once and for all..
“He assured them of the support of HQ MNJTF and conveyed the greetings of the Head of Mission of the MNJTF and the Chiefs of Defence Staff of the Lake Chad Basin Commission countries,” the statement added.
While in Baga, the force commander also addressed association of fishermen and traders in the area, where he urged them for sustain support and collaboration with the military for maximum result in the fight against terrorism.
Those who received and briefed the Force Commander in Baga included the Commander Sector 111, Brig Gen Abdulsallam Abubakar; Commander 19 Brigade, Brig Gen E.A Orakwe; Commander 401 Special Force Brigade, Brig. Gen. S.M Uba; Commander 403 Amphibious Brigade, Brig Gen I.O Bassey; and the Operations Officer of the Naval Base Lake Chad.
