The Theatre Commander Joint Task Force (JTF) North East Headquarters, Operation Hadin Kai’(OPHK), Maimalari Cantonment Maiduguri, Major General Shaibu Waheed, has reiterated the commitment and determination of the Nigerian military to decimate all the remnants of Boko Haram insurgents and rid them from the north East region as well as the Lake Chad region.
Gen. Waheed added that the command has been receiving all the necessary support and encouragement from the president, Chief of Defense Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. General Toaheed A Lagbaja ,and the Borno state governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, since he assumed office few weeks ago.
The commander stated this weekend during the celebration of 2023 West African/National Social Activities (WASA/NASA) held at the 212 Battalion Headquarters Parade Ground, Maimalari Cantonment, 7 Division, of the Nigerian Army, Maiduguri.
He said: “WASA day all over the country is an opportunity for officers and soldiers to mingle, revisit their traditions and culture, and we are determined to maintain this tradition.
“It is an annual regimental event which brings in officers and men of the Nigerian Army to collectively celebrate cultural display and dances from all cultural and ethnic groups across the country and to signify peaceful atmosphere.
“This is even as the window of opportunity is still open for other terrorists to repent and embrace the ‘Operation Safe Haven’ corridor for their onward reintegration into the society.
” I want to inform this gathering that the Nigerian military with support for other security agencies and all stakeholders are poised to decimate all remnants of Boko Haram terrorists from the region.
“Even though the window of opportunity is still open for other terrorists to repent and embrace the ‘Operation Safe Haven’ corridor for their onward reintegration into the society or face defeat.”
