In a bid to enhance ties with the traditional institution, the Theatre Commander (TC) Joint Task Force (JTF) North East (NE) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) Major General Ibrahim Sallau Ali on 3rd February 2023, visited His Royal Highness (Dr) Abubakar Ibn Garbai El-Kanemi the Shehu Of Borno at his Palace in maiduguri, the State Capital of Borno State.
On arrival, the Theatre Commander and members of his entourage were warmly received by the Shehu Of Borno and Members of the Borno State Traditional Council.
Speaking during the visit, General Ibrahim Ali stated that having taken over the command responsibility of OPHK on 28th January 2023, he deem it necessary to visit His Royal Highness so as to seek for his Royal Blessings and support of the traditional institution in order to win the hearts and minds of the locals in the ongoing Operations in the North East.
Moreso, General Ali further mentioned that he is very much aware of the successes recorded by his predecessor through the support of the traditional institution and therefore requested for the same support in similar capacity.
Responding, the Shehu Of Borno appreciated the step taken by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Federal Republic of Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari for relocating the Military Command and Control Center ( MCCC ) from Abuja to Maiduguri.
According to the Shehu, that singular act has brought about the restoration of peace and normalcy in Borno State and the entire North East. He also mentioned that it has also led to the Nigerian Military posting highly respected and responsible Generals to Command the Operations.
Finally, the Shehu Of Borno assured the Theatre Commander OPHK of the maximum support and cooperation of Borno State Traditional Council. He disclosed that the doors of the palace is always open for the Theatre Commander for any support, cooperation and guidance.
