Frontline troops host journalists for Ramadan Iftar

Frontline troops host journalists for Ramadan Iftar.

By Yusuf Bukar Biriri.

The Nigerian army has commended journalists for exhibiting professionalism in reporting military operations and activities in the northeast.

 The Commander  sector two joint task force, northeast operation hadin kai Damaturu, Brigadier General Beyidi Martins made the statement during a Ramadan iftar organised in honour of working journalists in Damaturu the Yobe state capital on Saturday 28th February 2026

 Brigadier General Beyidi  Martins applauded journalists for their contribution and timely dissemination of information on operational activities of the troops in the theater.

 He emphasised the importance of  media collaboration in shaping public perception and maintaining trust in security institutions.

 According to him the army recognises the critical roles of the media in countering misinformation and promoting national security.

 Brigadier general Beyidi  Martins assured the readiness of the Nigerian army to organise special training for journalists aimed at fostering collaboration and improving covarage on military operations.

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 Earlier the chairman, Nigeria union of journalists Yobe state council Comrade Rajab Muhammad Isma’il emphasised the importance of peace, unity and responsible journalism in fostering national security and cohesion.

 Comrade Rajab further called on the commander  sector two joint task force northeast operation  hadin kai to organise special training for  journalists on military operations in conflict affected areas.

 Comrade Rajab informs the sector commander  that NUJ is organising media games as a tool for fostering interagency collaboration and peace building in the state.

He uses the medium and commended brigadier General Beyidi  Martings for organising the Ramadan iftar saying it is first of its kind, stressing that continued collaboration between the army and journalists strengthen civil military relations in the state.