By Harriet Tornguvan -Abuja
A United Kingdom based media delegation from Channel 4 News has visited the Headquarters of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, in Maiduguri, Borno State, to assess and report on Nigeria’s counter-terrorism efforts in the region.
The delegation, led by Channel 4 News Senior Producer and Team Leader, Freddie Gower, said the visit was aimed at presenting to the international community the significant progress recorded by the Nigerian Armed Forces in combating terrorism in the North East.
According to a statement issued by the Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, Channel 4 News, headquartered in London, commands a global audience and is known for its coverage of major human interest stories, terrorism and asymmetric warfare. He noted that the visit would allow the team to gain first-hand insights through engagements with commanders and interactions with local communities.
Gower expressed appreciation to the Theatre Commander for the warm reception accorded the delegation, describing the visit as both insightful and rewarding.
He commended the detailed operational briefings, which he said provided a comprehensive understanding of the achievements, challenges and ongoing progress of Operation HADIN KAI.
In his remarks, the Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, reaffirmed the Command’s mandate to restore normalcy across the North East in order to enable socio-economic activities to flourish, while sustaining and intensifying stabilisation operations throughout the theatre.
Major General Abubakar described the visit as a reflection of growing international interest in Nigeria’s counter-terrorism campaign and assured the delegation of the Command’s full cooperation.
He reiterated Operation HADIN KAI’s commitment to professionalism, transparency and responsible engagement with the media.
The Theatre Commander disclosed that the operation has prioritised the protection of vulnerable communities through robust non-kinetic approaches, resulting in the return of thousands of internally displaced persons to their ancestral homes.
He added that improved security has supported farm patrols to enhance food security and ensured sustained protection for humanitarian agencies delivering medical care, nutrition services, vaccinations and immunisation programmes.
He further noted that the security situation in the North East has been largely contained, with ongoing operations significantly degrading terrorist enclaves.
According to him, Operation HADIN KAI continues to leverage cooperation with international partners, including the British Military Advisory and Training Team, to sustain operational effectiveness.
