The Minister of Defence (HMoD), Major General Bashir Magashi (Rtd) has assured troops of Joint Task Force Operation HADIN KAI of more supply of equipment and logistics to enhance operations as they combat terrorism and insurgency in the North Eastern region of Nigeria.
The Defence minister made this known during his operational and assessment visit to the Headquarters Theater Command l, North East Operation HADIN KAI , in Maiduguri on Friday 29th October 2021.
This is contained in a statement issued by Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu.
The minister, who was accompanied by the Chief of Defence Staff ( CDS), Service Chiefs and the Chief of Defence Intelligence (CDI) disclosed that they were present to jointly assess ongoing operations and to facilitate the progress of other operations across the country for security, peace and development.
Requisite Logistics
Appreciating the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Muhammadu Buhari for providing requisite logistics support on the war against insurgency in the North East, General Magashı stated; “We are fully committed in providing all the necessary resources to enable you do your job professionally to the best of your ability. We have all seen your commitment and we are proud of you.”
He expressed optimism that success was near and that with sustained determination and commitment, insurgency would be brought to an end.
He commended the overall performance of the Nigerian Military in the fight against insurgency in the North East.
Operational Briefs were presented by the Theatre Commander OPHK, Major General Christopher Musa and the Force Commander Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) to the HMoD, who later had a chat with members of the press on issues relating to his visit.
The Honourable Minister also commissioned a set of twin buildings, newly constructed as transit accommodation for officers of Headquarters Joint Task Force North East OPHK.
Aside the CDS and Service Chiefs, other senior officers who accompanied the minister during the visit, were Chiefs of Training and Operations from the Defence Headquarters services, and the Commandant Nigerian Defence Academy.
Lateefah Ibrahim
