Maj.-Gen. A.K. Ibrahim, the Force Commander of, the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) has urged troops to prepare for renewed operations on the shores of Lake Chad.
Ibrahim made the call when he paid an operational visit to troops of Sector 111 in Baga, to boost their morale in preparations for a renewed onslaught on insurgents.
This is contained in a statement issued by the MNJTF Spokesman, Lt.-Col. Kamarudeen Adegoke.
The commander was accompanied by the Deputy Force Commander, Brig. Gen. Assoualai Blama among other senior officers from the MNJTF headquarters during the visit.
”The just concluded operation has seriously degraded the enemy but there is a need for all the countries of the MNJTF to come together to eliminate them once and for all.
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“We assure you of the support of HQ MNJTF. I convey the greetings of the Head of Mission of the MNJTF and the Chiefs of Defence Staff of the Lake Chad Basin Commission countries,” he said.
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.
He also promised to look at the logistic challenges confronting the various formations with a view to better preparing them for the next operation.
While in Baga, the force commander also addressed the association of fishermen and traders in the area, where he urged them to sustain support and collaboration with the military for maximum results 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.
