IMBIBE THE WARRIOR ETHOS DURING OPERATION – Maj Gen GU Chibuisi Charges Troops…Pays Maiden visit to Sector 3 OPHK

The Theatre Commander (TC) Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), Major General GU Chibuisi has charged troops of Sector 3 OPHK to remain professional in their conduct and imbibe the warrior ethos in the ongoing Counter Terrorism and Counter Insurgency (CTCOIN) Operations within the Sector’s Area of Responsibility, particularly the fringes of the Lake Chad.

Major General Chibuisi gave this charge during his maiden operational and familiarization visit to Sector 3 Area of Responsibility (AOR) on 16 August, 2023.

On arrival at Mogonu the Sector Headquarters, the Theatre Commander who was received by the Sector Commander Maj Gen POA Okoye, commissioned the remodelled Sector 3 Quarter Guard in which he also inspected before heading to the operations room where he was briefed on the operational activities of the Sector.

Prior to his visit to Formations and Units under Sector 3 OPHK, Major General Chibuisi visited Sector 3 ‘Hall of Fame’ where he laid a wreath in honour of fallen heroes of the Sector. Thereafter, he visited 403 Amphibious Brigade Baga and 19 Brigade Cross Kauwa where he was briefed by various Field Commanders.

In his address to troops, the TC who was visibly impressed by their turn out, combat readiness and operational stance, lauded their resilience and efforts in the ongoing CTCOIN Operations. While assuring them of adequate logistic support, the TC also charged them to neutralize all vestiges of terrorist elements as they continue to dominate their AOR.

Additionally, Major General Chibuisi commended the officers and men of Sector 3 for the numerous successes recorded against Boko Haram and Islamic State of West African Province terrorists. Hence, he charged them to continue to intensify the offensives and maintain an aggressive posture against the adversary.