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North-East Conflict Needs Robust, Sustained Intelligence Sharing, Says Theatre Commander
The Theatre Commander, Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar assured that Operation HADIN KAI would continue to integrate kinetic and non-kinetic lines of operation to restore enduring peace, security and stability across the North-East.
The Theatre Commander (right) urged retired members of the armed forces to provide timely, credible and actionable intelligence to thwart the activities of terrorists and other criminal elements across the North-East.
The Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force (North East) Operation (OPHK), Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, has called on the retired members of the Nigerian Armed Forces and the Nigerian Legion to sustain their support to the ongoing counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations.
He urged them to provide timely, credible and actionable intelligence to thwart the activities of terrorists and other criminal elements across the North-East.
The Theatre Commander made the call in Maiduguri, while receiving separate courtesy visits from the leadership of the Retired Members of the Nigerian Armed Forces (REMANAF) and the Nigerian Legion, Borno State Chapter, at the Headquarters, Operation HADIN KAI, Maiduguri.
Abubakar congratulated the newly elected executives of both associations and commended their enduring commitment to national security and the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
The Major General acknowledged the invaluable contributions of military veterans to the operational successes recorded by Operation HADIN KAI.
He observed that “the asymmetric nature of the ongoing conflict demands sustained intelligence sharing, effective civil-military cooperation and seamless communication to deny terrorists freedom of action, disrupt their logistics networks and enhance the operational effectiveness of troops in the theatre”
The meetings were held at the Headquarters, Operation HADIN KAI, Maiduguri, Borno State.
Furthermore, the Theatre Commander described REMANAF and the Nigerian Legion as custodians of the Armed Forces’ rich heritage and institutional memory.
He urged members to leverage their wealth of experience, professional expertise and extensive community networks in support of ongoing operations by providing relevant information that would aid operational planning and decision-making.
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He assured them of the Theatre Command’s continued collaboration and support, adding that the sacrifices and selfless service of veterans remain highly valued and that their legitimate welfare concerns would continue to receive appropriate attention.
He further reaffirmed that Operation HADIN KAI would continue to integrate both kinetic and non-kinetic lines of operation in the execution of its mandate to restore enduring peace, security and stability across the North-East.
According to him, strengthening partnerships with veterans and other critical stakeholders remains essential to consolidating the gains recorded in the theatre.
Earlier, the Chairmen of REMANAF and the Nigerian Legion, Major Tijani Mohammed (retd.) and Lieutenant Commander Bukar Kyari (retd.), respectively, congratulated the Theatre Commander on his well-deserved appointment and commended his leadership.
They noted that the improving security situation across Borno State and the wider North-East reflected the commitment, resilience and professionalism of Operation HADIN KAI troops.
