… …Pledges logistics support, hails CJTF and Hybrid Force collaboration
By: Babagana Bukar Wakil, Maiduguri
As part of his ongoing operational tour and leadership engagement within Sector 1 Area of Responsibility (AOR), the Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division and Commander Sector 1, Operation HADIN KAI, Brigadier General Ugochukwu Unachukwu, has conducted a morale-boosting visit to frontline troops of the 151 and 152 Task Force Battalions under the 21 Special Armoured Brigade.
According to **Lieutenant Colonel AJEMASU YAKE JINGINA**, *Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations, 7 Division Nigerian Army*, the visit covered strategic locations including Banki Junction, Darel Jemel, Miyanti, Bula Yobe, Banki, and Forward Operating Base (FOB) Kumshe. He added that the GOC also extended the tour to the 7 Division Boat Company stationed at Aloa Dam. *Dated: 29 May 2025*
While addressing troops at FOB Kumshe, Brigadier General Unachukwu emphasized that the visit was in continuation of his operational assessment across Sector 1 formations. He praised the courage, resilience, and unwavering commitment of the troops in the ongoing counter-insurgency operations and assured them that their sacrifices were recognized at all levels of military leadership and by the nation at large.
The GOC inspected troops’ combat readiness, serviceability of deployed equipment, and operational posture. He underscored the importance of professionalism and discipline, urging the personnel to remain focused and dedicated despite prevailing challenges. His words were met with visible enthusiasm as the troops pledged renewed loyalty and determination to the mission.
Interacting with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and the Hybrid Force (HF), Brigadier General Unachukwu stressed the vital role of inter-agency collaboration in defeating terrorism. He lauded their ongoing support and urged continued intelligence sharing to bolster military operations. He reaffirmed the military’s commitment to fostering partnerships with all stakeholders in pursuit of lasting peace and stability in the region.
Reinforcing the Chief of Army Staff’s “Soldier First” concept, the GOC pledged sustained logistical and welfare support to enhance operational effectiveness. He donated military kits, ammunition, and other combat enablers to the troops — a gesture that significantly lifted morale and reinforced the soldiers’ sense of value and purpose.
Brigadier General Unachukwu concluded his visit by reaffirming the military’s unflinching resolve to eradicate insurgency and restore peace and security to the Northeast and the nation.
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