The military urged the public to support ongoing counter-terrorism efforts
The Borno governor congratulated the MNJTF commander on his appointment and reaffirmed the state government’s continued support for the task force in the discharge of its mandate.
General Musa was commissioned into the Nigerian Army as a Second Lieutenant in 1991.
Mr Simão said, “I commend both countries for their commitment to a peaceful resolution, which has been pivotal in fostering stability in the Lake Chad region.’’
This was announced in a statement by MNJTF spokesman Olaniyi Osoba on Thursday.
“The gallant troops are presently exploiting their success in pursuit of the routed insurgents,” said the Nigerian Army.
Mr Blinken decried undemocratic means of changing democratically elected leaders like the situation in Niger Republic.
“Feedback also revealed that 12 terrorists were neutralised in the strike.’’
According to Mr Abdullahi, last Tuesday, two commanders, four fighters and their 24 family members also surrendered.
He pledged to deploy the entire machinery of state power to ensure the security of Nigeria, its people and property in a just and democratic society.
