Op Hadin Kai: General Shuaibu takes over as Theatre Commander
…as troops urged to sustain tempo against terrorists
By Lawrence Audu
Troops have been urged to sustain the tempo against terrorists in order to achieve more successes, by clearing the remnants of the terrorists for sustainable peace in the NE region.
Outgoing Theater Commander Major General Gold Chibuisi gave the charge while handing over to the new Theater Commander, Major General Wahid Shuaibu at the Headquarters Joint Task Force (JTF) North East (NE) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), in Maimalari Cantonment, Maiduguri.
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Speaking further, General Chibuisi urged troops to give similar support to the new Theatre Commander. He further charged them on the need to continue to operate in accordance with the rules of engagement at all times.
General Chibuisi used the opportunity to thank the Chief of Defence Staff Gen CG Musa and Service Cheifs for finding him worthy to serve in that capacity. He equally thanked the Executive Governors of Borno, Adamawa and Yobe States as well as the good people of these States for creating effective collaboration and support for the operations, adding that their support was key to both the kinetic efforts made and the non – kinetic actions undertaken that led to surrender of several repentant terrorists across the theatre.
He further appreciated troops for their doggedness, humanitarian organisations for their contributions, as well as the press for their reportage, which he said had helped to showcase the gains of OPHK to Nigerians.
The event featured briefs for the incoming Theatre Commander, presentation of souvenirs, farewell address to troops, signing of handing and taking over notes, group photographs and farewell handshake by the outgone Theatre Commander amongst others.
In attendance were the outgoing GOC 7 Division Nigerian Army Major General PP Malla, Commander Sector 2 OPHK Major General MLD Saraso, outgoing Commander Sector 3 Maj Gen WM Dangana, incoming Acting GOC 7 Division Nigerian Army Brigadier General AGL Haruna, Component Commanders, Principal Staff Officers and foreign Laison Officers amongst others.
