Military operational engagements have compelled the terrorists to surrender in droves, as the number of surrendered Boko Haram terrorists BHTS keep increasing daily. As at yesterday the number of surrendered terrorists stood at 94,655.
SpyeTV News reports that the Theatre Commander Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI Major Gen Ibrahim Ali said this today Saturday 22 April 2023 at the occasion of Combined COAS and CAS Sallah Luncheon in Maimalari Military Cantonment, Maiduguri Borno state.
General Ali assured that "we would not be complacent to avoid a reversal of the gains already made, Rather we would continue to be more decisive and intensify the strangulation strategy which encompasses kinetic and non-kinetic efforts against the terrorists."
While giving the significance of the occasion, the Theatre Commander noted that it affords particularly both COAS and CAS the opportunity to appreciate huge sacrifices by troops in restoring peace and normalcy to the entire Northeast Region.
He thanked the service Chiefs for their very visible concern for troops welfare in Operation HADIN KAI. "It has indeed spurred us to strive for more successes. We are indebted to your many visits to the Theatre which have come with definite benefits to the Theatre in terms of heightened troops morale, equipment support and provision of strategic guidance for operational activities."
The Theatre Commander commended officers and men of Operation HADIN KAI, troops who sustained injuries in the course of the ongoing operations and are currently undergoing treatment at military hospitals.
"We commend you for your gallantry and patriotism. Please be rest assured that the Service Chiefs have made and would continue to make adequate provision for your treatment in order to ensure your speedy and full recovery".
SpyeTV News reports that the combined Salah Luncheon avails the Service Chiefs the opportunity to commemorate and celebrate the spirit of the Eid-el-Fitr with troops of Operation HADIN KAI especially the Muslim faithfuls.
The occasion was graced by representive of Borno State Governor, Chief of Army Staff, Chief of Air Staff ably represented, Theatre Commander, General Officer Commanding 7 Division, Zonal Director NTA, NGOs among several other distinguished guests.
CREDIT: SpyeTV