An Online Media Outfit, Spye Communications Limited (SpyeTV), has awarded the Force Commander Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), Maj Gen Abdul Ibrahim and Maj. Gen Christopher Musa, Infantry Corps Commander, Headquarters, Infantry Corps Centre Jaji Military Cantonment, for their selfless service towards combatting insurgency and terrorism in the country.
A statement by SpyeTV Managing Director, who doubles as the Public Relations Officer, Olayemi Esan on 17th April 2023, said the track records of the two Maj. Generals cannot be over-emphasized stressing that they have never in any way shifted grounds with their core responsibilities, thus describing their dedication as exceptionally meritorious Service to the Nation.
“In recognition of outstanding performance while serving in Joint Task Force, North East Operation Hadin Kai as Theatre Commander For ongoing counter-insurgency operations in the North East and Lake Chad region
“Their leadership and personal sacrifices had a significant impact on the success achieved in Operation Hadin Kai. Their actions and media relations are in keeping with the finest traditions of military service.”
“The Force Commander who is a media-friendly Commander is a strict but fair-minded General who treated all the Sectors of MNJTF equally. The successes recorded so far were a result of cooperation at all levels driven by the leadership skills of Major General Abdul Khalifa Ibrahim to collectively fight insecurity in the region.
“When MNJTF re-operationalized with an increased capacity of about 10,000 troops, the Force Commander has since created a safe and secure environment in the areas affected by the activities of Boko Haram BHT and other terrorist groups. He facilitates the implementation of overall stabilization programmes and facilitates within the limit of its capabilities, humanitarian operations, and the delivery of assistance to the affected populations within.
“The operations of the MNJTF in close collaboration with national operations (OPERATION HADIN KAI – Nigeria and OPERATION EMERGENCE IV – Cameroon) have led to an improved security situation in the Region. Schools are reopening although on a limited scale, so they also are hospitals and markets, while commerce and agricultural activities, including fishing, are gradually picking up.
“Likewise, Major General Christopher Musa, who served as the 11th Theatre Commander Operation HADIN KAI, accelerated the amnesty programme for repentant terrorists. Under his watch, Nigeria took delivery of the Super Tucano aircraft from the United States Government, which has been used in bombarding terrorists’ enclaves, forcing many of them to either surrender or flee westwards. Under Musa’s watch, over 47,975 terrorists and their families have so far surrendered to troops, according to military authorities.
“We wish to thank them immensely for coordinating and sustaining all the actions, programmes, efforts and special projects that have accounted for the liberation of communities and the return of peace across North East and Lake Chad Region.
“We are optimistic that General Ibrahim and General Musa’s new deployment to the Nigerian National Security Adviser’s office and Headquarters, Infantry Corps Centre Jaji Military Cantonment respectively would benefit the host community and Nigerian Army as a whole.” The statement ended.
