The armies of Nigeria and Cameroon have agreed to collaborate and synergise efficiently towards conducting sustained joint military operations to end insurgency within the fringes of their common borders in Borno State, north-east of Nigeria.
The plan of the Nigerian Army and Cameroon Defence Force (CDF) for sustained joint operations came to fore on Wednesday during the visit of the Acting General Officer Commanding 7 Division Nigerian Army, Brigadier-General Abdulmalik Bulama Biu to a CDF Batallion location in Wulgo, Borno State.
The GOC, who hinted that he was on routine operational visit to his Division’s units sharing common flank with the CDF Battalion, charged CDF troops to be more decisive and not to relent in denying Boko Haram terrorists any freedom of action as the dry season approaches.
He enjoined the CDF troops to continue to collaborate and work assiduously with their Nigerian counterparts towards engaging and neutralising Boko Haram terrorists and other criminals in order to enhance the security of lives and properties as well as restore lasting peace within their common borders.
Biu conveyed the appreciation of the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant Tukur Yusufu Buratai to the Cameroon Defence Force, and commended the excellent cordial relationship between the two forces particularly those stationed at Wulgo in Gamboru Ngala Local Government Area of Borno State.
He applauded the CDF for their professional dexterity and fighting prowess demonstrated during operations jointly conducted with Nigerian troops to deal with the common enemy. He urged them not to relent in working jointly to achive their common goal. He expressed gratitude for the warm reception accorded him and his entourage. Earlier, the CDF Battalion Commander, Robert Bokwe thanked the GOC for the visit and conveyed the appreciation of his Brigade Commander, Brigadier General Bouba who he said refer to the GOC as a strong friend and brother.
He expressed delight at the cordial relationship between the two armies and reeled out several joint military offensive clearance operations particularly Operation DEEP PUNCH 2, ALMINIFACAT undertaking by both armies to route Boko Haram terrorists from Sambisa and the Lake Chad region, that were hugely successful.
Commander Roberts reassured of CDF’s cooperation and support to the Nigerian Army during military offensive operations planned towards ending the menace of Boko Haram.
Highlights of the visit include: operations brief by Commander Robert Bokwe, address to CDF troops and inspection of Guard of Honour by the Acting GOC 7 Division Nigerian Army, Brig Gen Bulama Biu. The GOC was accompanied to the visit by Commander 22 Armourd Brigade, John Ochai, Customs Area Comptroller of Borno/Yobe Command, Mr Abdullahi Aliyu Biu, and Principal Staff Officers from 7 Division of the Nigerian Army.
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