The General Officer Commanding 7 Division, Nigerian Army and Commander Sector 1 Joint Task Force (JTF) North East Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), Major General Waidi Shaibu has appreciated the Shehu of Borno, His Royal Highness Dr Abubakar Ibn Garbai for his cooperation, contributions and support to the military and other security agencies operating in the state.
He expressed the appreciation when he paid a courtesy visit to the Shehu of Borno, His Royal Highness Alhaji (Dr) Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai El-Kanemi CFR at his palace on Tuesday, 24 May, 2022.
General Shaibu said he recognized the great role and historic endowment of the El-Kanemi dynasty, which has played a vital role in moulding the people of the state, the North East and the Nation at large. “We still seek for your prayers to succeed as an institution, to achieve the end state of restoring peace all over the state and the North East in general.”
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) further, used the opportunity to condole the Shehu over the demise of one of his council member Alhaji Zanna Ali and the Military Liaison Officer attached to his palace, Master Warrant Officer Donatus Vokong, praying for the repose of their souls.
The Shehu appreciated the GOC and members of his entourage, “the state will remain eternally grateful to God Almighty, the Federal Government and the Nigerian Military for their overwhelming sacrifices in restoring peace to the state.”
He recalled that prior to this period, 18 out of the 27 Local Governments of the state were under the control of the insurgents and the state had over 2 million Internally Displaced Persons. However, today the narrative has changed and the people of the state are being relocated back to their ancestral homes that were hitherto deserted due to the activities of the insurgents.
“I assure you of our continuous cooperation, prompt sharing of credible information and therefore pray for unparalleled victory in all your operations,“ he added.
