The Force Commander of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), Maj Gen Ibrahim Sallau Ali, has emphasized the importance of staying vigilant and cautious, expressed confidence in the collective capabilities of the troops to eradicate terrorism in the region.
General Ali made this known on 14 May 2024, when he conducting an operational visit to the frontline troops engaged in Operation Lake Sanity 2 at Baga, Cross Kauwa, and Malam Fatori in Borno State, Nigeria.
Lieutenant Col Abubakar Abdullahi, the Chief Military Public Information Officer in a press statement revealed that Maj Gen Ali highlighted the significant reduction in the strength of Boko Haram, noting that their reliance on Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) underscores their weakened state.
To counter this threat, Gen Ali revealed the introduction of measures designed to outmaneuver the adversaries.
General Ali when he conducted an operational visit to the frontline troops engaged in Operation Lake Sanity 2 at Baga, Cross Kauwa, and Malam Fatori in Borno State, Nigeria, He reaffirming his trust in the commanders and the high expectations he harbors for the success of Operation Lake Sanity 2
The purpose of Gen Ali's visit was not only to evaluate the progress of the ongoing operation but also to boost the morale of the troops in the frontline. He pledged to continue to support the troops with all needed logistics for the operation to succeed.
The Lake Chad Basin, with its profound importance to ecological balance, economic sustenance, and cultural heritage, deserves no less. The strides made by the MNJTF in restoring stability are but the first steps on the long road to comprehensive recovery and development. The future of the Lake Chad Basin hinges on the continuation of these concerted efforts to ensure that this vital region can fully realize its potential as a cradle of prosperity and peace