Defence Correspondents Embark On Insightful Media Outreach Visit To Headquarters 8 Division and Operation Hadarin Daji

Defence Correspondents Embark On Insightful Media Outreach Visit To Headquarters 8 Division and Operation Hadarin Daji

The Defence Correspondents, led by Deputy Director Coordination Media Operation Brig Gen Mohammed Dahiru Abumawashi have undertook a visit to Headquarters 8 Division. During their visit, the team of Correspondents received a comprehensive briefing from Major Gen Godwin Mutkut, the General Officer Commanding 8 Division and Commander Joint Taskforce (North West) Operation HADARIN DAJI (OPHD). The briefing covered a wide range of topics, including the operational responsibilities of 8 Division and OPHD, ongoing operational activities, inter-agency cooperation, Civil Military Cooperation activities, troops welfare, as well as achievements and challenges.

Following the briefing, the Correspondents proceeded to Headquarters 8 Division Garrison, where they were warmly received by Commander Brig Gen Alex Tawasimi. The Commander accompanied the Correspondents to the hinterland Forward Operating Bases within Sector 3 Sokoto, where they had the opportunity to interact with rescued kidnapped victims and engage with local communities.

The next leg of the visit took the team to Gusau, Zamfara State, the location of the Headquarters of Operation HADARIN DAJI. where engaged with local communities to gain insights into the impact of military operations in their areas and assess the sentiments of the local population.

The media outreach visit was aimed to provide the Defence Correspondents with firsthand experiences and insights into the operational activities and impact of the military in the region. It also served as an opportunity to foster greater understanding and communication between the military and the media.