The German and British defense attachés to Nigeria have underlined their determination to work with and support the theater command Northeast Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) in the fight against Boko Haram insurgency.
During their visit to the theater command headquarters in Maiduguri yesterday, the defense attachés of the United Kingdom and Germany to Nigeria, Brig. Tom Harper and Colonel Boris Bovecamp, reaffirmed their commitment to continue supporting and working together in the fight against insurgency and terrorism.
Brigadier General Tom Harper emphasized Nigeria and the United Kingdom’s longstanding relationship and high regard for one another, as well as their shared dedication to democracy, human rights, and the rule of law.
He emphasized the UK’s commitment to continue supporting training through the British Military Advisory Team (BMATT) and praised the Nigerian Armed Forces’ efforts in combating terrorism in the Northeast, particularly through Operation HADIN KAI.
The same statement was also made by Colonel Boris Bovecamp, Germany’s Defence Attaché to Nigeria, who said he was in the theater to investigate potential future cooperation areas, particularly in the area of capacity building and potential interventions through regional cooperation agreements to improve operational effectiveness and joint efforts to combat terrorism.
In response, Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, the Theatre Commander of OPHK, praised the important roles played by German and British Defence Attachés in counter-insurgency operations.
He emphasized the reciprocal advantages of the cooperation by pointing out that training programs have improved personnel’ abilities and competence in reacting to changing security issues in OPHK.
He pointed out possibilities for future cooperation, such as technical know-how and assistance with logistics and equipment.
The visitors’ register was signed, souvenirs were given out, and a group photo was taken to wrap up the visit.
