The war against terrorism in the North East will soon come to an end as the Federal government and State Governments are taking necessary steps towards a successful Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) Programme.
The Theatre Commander Joint Taskforce North East Operation Hadin Kai, Maj Gen Christopher Musa made this revelation on Thursday, 06 October 2022, when the Commandant Army War College Nigeria (AWCN), Major General BA Alabi led a delegation of Directors, Members of Faculty and Participants of AWCN Course 6 of 2022 on study tour to Theatre Command Joint Task Force (JTF) North East (NE) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK).
Theatre Commander urged the participants of AWCN Course 6 of 2022 on study tour to "open their minds to learning", assuring them that the Theatre remain committed in achieving the set objectives of National Security Mandate of the President, Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, President Mohammadu Buhari as well as actualizing the vision of the Service Chiefs.
In his word, the Commandant Army War College Nigeria (AWCN), Major General BA Alabi disclosed that the visit was aimed at exposing participants to the current asymmetric military operations going on in the North East; bearing in mind that knowledge of such operational tactics, techniques, and procedures as well as challenges will aid them develop better strategies in tackling terrorism as future senior commanders in the Nigerian Army.
While expressing immense appreciation for the warm reception and detailed brief, Maj Gen Alabi commended the Theatre Commander for the improved synergy between the military, para-military agencies, hybrid forces, Borno state government, civilian components as well as other critical stakeholders in the North East.
The team also lauded the impressive improvement and tireless efforts of the Theatre Commander and his team in ensuring that peace and normalcy return to the region.
Highlight of the event was the brief delivered by Ch J3, Col BC Eze, interactive session, presentation of souvenir and group photograph.
