The Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s resolve to intensify military operations aimed at decisively ending insurgency in the North-East region.
Major General Abubakar gave the assurance on Saturday during the Combined West African Social Activity (WASA) for the year 2025, co-hosted by Headquarters Theatre Command OPERATION HADIN KAI and Headquarters 7 Division, Nigerian Army, at the 212 Parade Ground, Maimalari Cantonment, Maiduguri.
He described WASA as a long-standing tradition of the Nigerian Army designed to preserve its ethics, customs and values through social interaction among troops, their families and well-wishers, while also marking the end of activities for the year.
According to him, the event provided an opportunity to reflect on the Command’s operational engagements over the past year, during which notable progress was recorded in the restoration of law and order across Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states.
The Theatre Commander attributed the relative peace being enjoyed in the region to the commitment, resilience and sacrifices of troops, operating in line with the Command Philosophy of the Chief of Army Staff.
He expressed appreciation to the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu; the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede; and the Service Chiefs for their strategic guidance, improved logistics and enhanced welfare support for personnel.
