By Ogungbayi Adeyemi S. | adeyemi@ddnewsonline.com
Editor, DDNews |
The United Kingdom’s Deputy Chief of Defence Staff (Military Strategy and Operations) has paid a strategic visit to Maiduguri, Borno State, as part of efforts to strengthen defence and security cooperation between the UK and Nigeria.
The high-level delegation was received at the Headquarters of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation Hadin Kai, where they held closed-door discussions with Nigerian military leaders on ongoing counter-terrorism operations and broader regional security challenges in the Lake Chad region.
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During the engagement, the UK delegation reaffirmed Britain’s commitment to supporting Nigeria’s military through enhanced training programmes, intelligence sharing, technical assistance, and capacity-building initiatives aimed at improving operational effectiveness against Boko Haram and ISWAP insurgents.
The Theatre Commander of Operation Hadin Kai expressed appreciation for the UK’s sustained partnership, describing the visit as a significant boost to joint efforts in restoring peace and stability to the North-East.
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He noted that such high-level collaborations are instrumental in enhancing the professionalism of Nigerian forces and sharing best practices in modern warfare and counter-insurgency operations.
The visit underscores the long-standing defence relationship between Nigeria and the United Kingdom, which has historically focused on counterterrorism, military training, equipment support, and regional stability in West Africa.
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This latest engagement comes as the Nigerian military continues to intensify offensive operations in the North-East, recording notable successes in degrading terrorist capabilities while grappling with the evolving tactics of insurgent groups.
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