The Multinational Joint Task Force commander
has promised increased offensives against Boko
Haram.
– Major General Lamidi Adeosun also reiterated
that his unit will adhere to the rules of
engagement and respect human rights.
– The news comes after Nigerian soldiers rescued
195 people from Boko Haram, killing many
terrorists in the process.
The Commander of the Multinational Joint Task
Force (MNJTF), Major General Lamidi Adeosun, has
promised to increase the number of offensive
operations against Boko Haram while on a visit to
Maiduguri on Thursday.
Major General Adeosun commands the MNJTF
from his headquarters in N’Djamena, the capital of
Chad.
While speaking to journalists in Maiduguri, he
reaffirmed the MNJTF’s strength and commended
the nations involved in contributing soldiers to the
task force for their participation in various
operations, despite the myriad challenges facing
countries in the region.
Nigerian soldiers serving in the MNJTF
Major General Adeosun went on to promise that he
will conduct more offensive than defensive
operations against Boko Haram from now on.
“I can categorically state that the Multinational
Joint Task Force is now fully operational and
functioning in its fight against the insurgency,” the
senior officer said.
Maj. General Adeosun also stressed that his
command was fully committed to compliance to
the rules of engagement, with a total respect for
human rights.
Major General Adeosun assumed duty as the third
Nigerian commander of the MNJTF Command on
January 15, 2016.
Prior to accepting his command, he was the
General Commanding Officer of the 7th Division of
the Nigerian Army, based in Maiduguri.
terrorists, rescue 195 persons
The MNTJF was originally set up in 1994 as a
mainly Nigerian unit, tasked with combating
banditry along the country’s borders, however in
2012 the force’s role was expanded to tackle the
growing problem of Islamist terrorism led by Boko
Haram.
Aside from Nigeria and Chad, soldiers from Benin,
Cameroon and Niger fight in the unit, comprising a
total of up to 10,000 soldiers.
has promised increased offensives against Boko
Haram.
– Major General Lamidi Adeosun also reiterated
that his unit will adhere to the rules of
engagement and respect human rights.
– The news comes after Nigerian soldiers rescued
195 people from Boko Haram, killing many
terrorists in the process.
The Commander of the Multinational Joint Task
Force (MNJTF), Major General Lamidi Adeosun, has
promised to increase the number of offensive
operations against Boko Haram while on a visit to
Maiduguri on Thursday.
Major General Adeosun commands the MNJTF
from his headquarters in N’Djamena, the capital of
Chad.
While speaking to journalists in Maiduguri, he
reaffirmed the MNJTF’s strength and commended
the nations involved in contributing soldiers to the
task force for their participation in various
operations, despite the myriad challenges facing
countries in the region.
Nigerian soldiers serving in the MNJTF
Major General Adeosun went on to promise that he
will conduct more offensive than defensive
operations against Boko Haram from now on.
“I can categorically state that the Multinational
Joint Task Force is now fully operational and
functioning in its fight against the insurgency,” the
senior officer said.
Maj. General Adeosun also stressed that his
command was fully committed to compliance to
the rules of engagement, with a total respect for
human rights.
Major General Adeosun assumed duty as the third
Nigerian commander of the MNJTF Command on
January 15, 2016.
Prior to accepting his command, he was the
General Commanding Officer of the 7th Division of
the Nigerian Army, based in Maiduguri.
terrorists, rescue 195 persons
The MNTJF was originally set up in 1994 as a
mainly Nigerian unit, tasked with combating
banditry along the country’s borders, however in
2012 the force’s role was expanded to tackle the
growing problem of Islamist terrorism led by Boko
Haram.
Aside from Nigeria and Chad, soldiers from Benin,
Cameroon and Niger fight in the unit, comprising a
total of up to 10,000 soldiers.
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