The Theatre Commander Joint Task Force (JTF) North East (NE) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), Major General Christopher Musa has enjoined troops to justify the confidence reposed on them by the Service Chiefs by remaining committed and dedicated to achieving the task of restoring peace and tranquility to the North East.
General Musa gave the charge when he visited frontline troops of 29 Task Force Brigade (Bde) in Sector 2 Area in continuation of the Theatre's effort in intensifying the fighting spirit of troops as well as boosting their morale in the ongoing Counter Terrorism and Counter Insurgency Operations.
He emphasized the need for personnel to continue to remain professional in their conduct as well as apolitical as the 2023 General Elections approaches.
On arrival, Maj Gen Musa who was received by the Sector Commander, Major General KA Isoni and other senior officers of the sector, was briefed by the Commander 29 TF Bde, Brigadier General EO Ojabo on the activities of the Brigade.
Thereafter, the Theatre Commander took a tour of Units and Formations under the Brigade where he equally addressed troops and assessed their deployment.
The Theatre Commander who was visibly impressed with the performance and turnout of troops, assured them of the unrelenting spirit of the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya in providing the requisite logistics and platforms needed to enable them neutralize all terrorist elements within their AOR.
Relatedly, he extended the commendation and appreciation of the Chief of Defence Staff and other Service Chiefs.
Earlier in his brief, Brigadier General Ojabo on behalf of officers and men of 29 TF Bde pledged their commitment and determination towards wiping out the marauding remnants of BHT/ISWAP terrorists by taking the fight to their enclaves.
Highlight of the tour was visit to troops location at 156TF Bn Mainok, 273 Tank Bn Jakana, 212 FOB Auno, assessment of troops’ combat readiness, operational brief and address to troops of 29 Task Force Brigade.
