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The Minister of Defence, Major-General Bashir Magashi (rtd.), has assured troops of Joint Task Force, North East, Operation Hadin Kai of supply of more equipment and logistics for operational enhancement in their fight against terrorism and insurgency.
Magashi disclosed this during his operational and assessment visit to the Operation’s Headquarters, Theatre Command, in Maiduguri, on Friday.
The minister, who was accompanied by the Chief of Defence Staff, service chiefs and the Chief of Defence Intelligence, disclosed that they were in the theatre to jointly assess ongoing operations and facilitate other operations across the country.
Appreciating President Muhammadu Buhari for providing requisite logistics support to prosecute the war against insurgency in the Northeast, Magashı said: “We are fully committed to providing the necessary resources to enable you do your job professionally, and to the best of your ability. We have seen your commitment and we are proud of you.”
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He expressed optimism that success was near and that with sustained determination and commitment, insurgency would be brought to an end.
He commended the military’s performance in the fight against insurgency.
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