Army chief urges innovation against terrorism
Army chief urges innovation against terrorism
The Chief of Operations (Army), Maj.-Gen. Uwem Bassey, has charged commanders of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) to sustain momentum and adopt innovative strategies in combating terrorism in the North East.
Bassey gave the charge during a two-day operational assessment visit to the Headquarters Theatre Command, Maiduguri, from Sept. 24 to 25.
This is contained in a statement issued on Friday by Lt.-Col. Sani Uba, Media Information Officer, OPHK.
Bassey said that the visit was intended to assess operational effectiveness, boost troop morale, ensure strategic alignment, and provide direct support on behalf of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede.
He urged commanders and troops to dominate all areas of operation and deny terrorists any freedom of movement, stressing the importance of fresh, adaptive approaches to achieve decisive outcomes.
The Army’s operations chief also emphasised the need for strengthened joint operations involving land, air, and maritime components, along with other security agencies.
He warned against indiscipline and cowardice, calling on troops to apply full firepower against terrorist elements.
Bassey also interacted with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and Hybrid Forces.
He conveyed the COAS’s appreciation and urged all personnel to remain loyal, disciplined, and steadfast in defending their communities and the nation.
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Bassey cautioned against double-dealing and leaking intelligence to terrorists, noting that such acts endangered troops and civilians alike.
“Some individuals may appear friendly by day but operate as enemies at night. Such conduct will not be tolerated,” he warned.
Bassey assured that troops, working closely with other components and agencies, would sustain aggressive operations to deny terrorists any operational space in the region.
During the visit, he toured formations and units including the 21 Armoured Special Brigade in Bama, the 151 and 152 Battalions in Banki, and the Forward Operating Base in Bula Yobe.
He also held interactive sessions with sector and component commanders, assuring them that operational challenges raised, would receive urgent attention.
