The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) and the Regional Intelligence Fusion Unit (RIFU) are strengthening cooperation in intelligence gathering.
This was revealed by RIFU Coordinator Abu Hadiza Zanguina Karimbinta during her working visit to the Headquarters MNJTF in Ndjemena, Chad Monday 12 June 2023.
Madam Zanguina reaffirmed RIFU’s commitment to supporting MNJTF with actionable intelligence while praising the force for its commitment to degrading terrorism in the Lake Chad basin.
The Force Commander, MNJTF, Major General Gold Chibuisi, described the visit as crucial in identifying areas of intelligence support for the mission. He equally emphasised his determination to leave the Lake Chad basin in a better state than he found it.
Regional Intelligence Fusion Unit, RIFU was established in 2014 to harmonise intelligence gathering and sharing among the five Lake Chad states. The unit has been instrumental in providing crucial intelligence to facilitate the operations of MNJTF in combating terrorism in the region.
This partnership between MNJTF and RIFU will further enhance the effectiveness of intelligence gathering and sharing between the two organisations.
The increased cooperation between MNJTF and RIFU will undoubtedly help to address the intelligence gaps that exist in the region as the two organizations will continue to work together in promoting peace and security in the Lake Chad Basin.
Dominica Nwabufo
