The Force Commander (FC) Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) Maj Gen Abdul Khalifah Ibrahim has applauded the troops of MNJTF Sector 1 Mora (Cameroun) for the successes recorded in recent times, their professionalism and doggedness.
The achievements recorded include the return of about ten thousand refugees who were formerly in Cameroun or internally displaced in maiduguri and other places to their ancestral home in Kirawa, the capture of over five hundred (500) bicycles belonging to Boko Haram Terrorists, 15 X AK 47 rifles, hundreds of assorted ammunition including 7.62mm special rounds, as well as the recovery of hundreds of cattle rustled by the Boko Haram criminals which were returned to their various owners in Cameroon and Nigeria.
Chief of Military Public Information Office, Lt Col Kamarudeen Adegoke in a signed statement noted that the Force Commander expressed satisfaction with the level of troops dedication to duty but urged them to do more.
MNJTF Force Commander Maj Gen Abdul Khalifah Ibrahim was accompanied in an operational visit to Headquarters MNJTF Sector 1 Mora (Cameroun) on Tuesday 25 October 22 by the newly posted Deputy Force Commander (DFC) Brig Gen Assoualai Blama and other senior officers.
The Force Commander appreciated the warm reception accorded him and members of his entourage. He informed them that he had also come to formally introduce the newly posted in DFC of the MNJTF to the Sector.
He praised the Commander Sector 1 Col Tiokap Pierre Loti adding that his leadership reflected in the overall troops performance and aggressive posture.
Gen Ibrahim thanked the Republic of Cameroon for their support towards the fight against terrorists activities. Highlight of the occasion was presentation of medals to officers who participated in the last Operation Lake Sanity.
The Commander Sector 1 Commander Sector 1 Col Tiokap Pierre Loti thanked the Force Commander for providing a conducive environment for the Sector to function effectively to achieve the mandate of the MNJTF.
He assured the FC of the total commitment of the Sector to take the war to the insurgents even much more than before, as plans were already underway to end their menace. The FC then received a detailed brief on the activities of the Sector which included operations, achievements and challenges.
SpyeTV News report that as part of the operational visit to MNJTF Sector 1, the Force Commander and his entourage, accompanied by the Commander Sector 1 and his Chief of Staff also paid an operational visit to the MNJTF Stabilization Forward Operation Base (FOB) in Kirawa where he was received by the Commander 26 Task Force Brigade, Brig Gen DR Dantani alongside the MNJTF FOB Commander, Capt Lyon.
The FC received briefs on the operations, successes recorded as well as the challenges.
Responding, the Force Commander MNJTF Major General Abdul Khalifah Ibrahim appreciated the efforts of the FOB Stabilization Force on the achievements recorded which has enabled the refugees to return to their various homes and allowed economic activities to thrive in their Area of Responsibilities.
According to the Force Commander, the deployment of the MNJTF FOB Stabilization Force to the area and their remarkable synergy and cooperation with troops of Operation Hadin Kai has denied the Boko Haram /ISWAP Terrorists the use of the areas as a mobility corridor to ferry supplies their men.
He promised to address the challenges presented to him as quickly as possible to improve their combat efficiency and urged them to work closely with troops of Op Hadin Kai .
In addition, the Force Commander used the occasion to address the Kirawa community led by the District head Mallam Abdulraham Abubakar.
Hon Lawal who spoke on behalf of the community praised the efforts put in place by the MNJTF and Operation Hadin Kai troops to ensure total eradication of the terrorists activities in the area.
He stated that normalcy is gradually returning to their community as economic activities had picked up and farming activities had flourished. He said farmers had cultivated their lands spanning over 14km of land which was hitherto not possible and they are expecting a bumper harvest this year, the first time in over 9 years.
He used the opportunity to thank the Government of Borno state for their support to the community but still requested for more support to the community and to the civillian joint task force supporting the military.
The Force Commander thanked the members of the Kirawa community for their cooperation with the troops but also enjoined them to provide timely information to troops in order to keep them secure.
He assured them of the continuous commitment of the MNJTF to bring lasting peace to the community and the entire Lake Chad Basin region.
