Theatre Commander Urges Troops To Flush Out Remnants Of Terrorists In The Timbuktu Triangle

Theatre Commander Urges Troops To Flush Out Remnants Of Terrorists In The Timbuktu Triangle

The Theatre Commander Joint Task Force (JTF) North East ( NE) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) Maj Gen W Shaibu, has urged troops of OPHK to remain committed, dedicated and disciplined, in order flush out the remnants of terrorists in the Timbuktu Triangle. He handed down the charge while addressing troops of Headquarters Sector 2 OPHK in Damaturu the Yobe State capital on Wednesday 21 February 2024, during his maiden operational visit to the Sector’s Area of Responsibility.

According to him, the visit was to familiarize himself with the Formation, see how troops were faring and appreciate them for their efforts in the ongoing onslaught against remnants of terrorists in the Theatre of Operations. He noted that as a result of thier sacrifices, people now go about thier lawful activities peacefully.

Gen Waidi who assured the troops that the Nigerian Army will continue to provide the required equipment and resources to prosecute the war, further urged them to listen to thier Commanders, adding that with the right resources, management and leadership, the objectives of OPHK will be achieved.

Earlier, the Theatre Commander was received by the Commander Sector 2 OPHK Maj Gen MLD Saraso and was briefed on the operational activities of the Sector.

In the same vein, the Theatre Commander visited 27 Task Force (TF) Brigade Buni-Gari, where he was also briefed on the operational activities of the Brigade by the Brigade Commander Brig Gen MJ Abubakar, as well as the Nigerian Army Special Forces School (NASFS) Buni Yadi where he was equally briefed by the Commandant Brig Gen VD Beryo.

The Theatre Commander in his address to the troops of 27 TF Brigade, charged them to cooperate with personnel of other sister security agencies working together with them and appreciated them for their efforts in the operations. He equally appreciated the troops of NASFS, adding that they were critical stakeholders in the ongoing operations, through the training they provide.

Highlights of the visit were presentation of quarter guard, memento, signing of visitor’s book and group photographs.