The Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, has urged troops of the 29 Task Force Brigade to remain vigilant and sustain an aggressive posture against terrorists across their operational areas.
The call was made during a two-day operational assessment visit from 26 – 27 August 2025, covering units under the brigade’s command. The visits included 154 Task Force Battalion at Ngamdu, 156 Task Force Battalion at Mainok, 273 Task Force Battalion at Jakana, and the 29 Task Force Brigade Headquarters at Benisheikh.
In a statement signed by Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, Media Information Officer, he explained that the operational tour was designed to evaluate combat readiness, ensure judicious use of the Chief of Army Staff’s (COAS) intervention efforts, and confirm the optimal deployment of platforms and equipment within the theatre.
Addressing the troops, Major General Abubakar commended their gallantry and resilience, charging them to avoid complacency in the face of successes recorded so far.
He stressed the importance of effective coordination, close supervision, and prioritization of welfare particularly the quality of feeding while assuring troops of continued high-level support.
The Theatre Commander also held an interactive session with personnel, where he listened to their concerns and pledged to resolve immediate challenges while escalating others to higher command.
During the tour, Commander 29 Task Force Brigade, Brigadier General Oseni Braimah, alongside unit commanders, briefed Maj Gen Abubakar on ongoing strategies to dominate the area and deny terrorists any freedom of action. They reaffirmed their commitment to sustaining the operational momentum in safeguarding lives and property within their Areas of Responsibility.
The assessment visit was attended by formation commanders, senior staff officers from Theatre Headquarters, and the Commander Sector 2, Brig Gen Beyidi Martins.