The Nigerian Minister of Defence (HMoD) Major General Bashir Magashi (Rtd) has assured troops of Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI of supply of more equipment and logistics for operational enhancement, as they combat terrorism and insurgency in north east Nigeria, according to a press release by Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director Army Public Relations on 30 October 2021.
The Defence minister made this known during his operational and assessment visit to the Headquarters Theater Command Operation HADIN KAI, in Maiduguri on Friday 21 October 2021.
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In addition, the minister, who was accompanied by the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Service Chiefs and the Chief of Defence Intelligence (CDI) noted that they were in the theatre to jointly assess ongoing operations and facilitate the progress of other operations across the country for security, peace and development.
General Magashı said, “we are fully committed in providing all the necessary resources to enable you do your job professionally to the best of your ability. We have all seen your commitment and we are proud of you”.
He expressed optimism that success is near and that with sustained determination and commitment, insurgency will be brought to an end.
“I commended the overall performance of the Nigerian Military in the fight against insurgency in the North East” he added.
