Force Commander, Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), Abdul-Khalifah Ibrahim, says UK’s intervention was capable of driving further successes in the fight against terrorism and banditry.

Mr Ibrahim stated this when British Defence Adviser to Nigeria and Head of British Defence Staff West Africa, Paul Warwick, paid him a visit in N’Djamena.

The Chief of Military Public Information for MNJTF, Muhammad Dole, intimated journalists with the visit on Friday in Abuja.

The commander expressed appreciation of series of training of MNJTF personnel and medical outreaches by the British for the benefit of communities in the Lake Chad region.

He said it was evident that the crucial interventions defined new ways of meaningful collaboration between MNJTF and the UK government.

“The force is poised to speedily end the scourge of terrorists in the region; thus U.K’s continuous intervention is highly desirable and solicited,” he said.

Responding, Mr Warwick said that the Lake Chad Basin was an important area, adding that the UK considered its stability a priority.

He commended the MNJTF for its operational successes, pledging that the UK would continue to support the task force.

He said that the UK’s involvement in the area was built on trust and mutual respect while requesting for constant communication to enhance this.

Mr Warwick said that military approach alone could not solve the problem in the Lake Chad region, and recommended the involvement of civil societies.

(NAN)