By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri –
In its efforts to effectively end the Boko Haram insurgency, the Defense headquarters has organized a workshop for the troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) on Kinetic and non Kinetic approach to counter terrorism in the Northeast region.
Speaking at the 3-day workshop which held on Wednesday at the Mainalari cantonment, Maiduguri, the Theater Commander of OPHK, Major General Gold Chibuisi, said kinetic approach alone can not end Insurgency, hence, the need to adopt both Kinetic and Kinetic approach to win the war.
Maj. Gen. Chibuisi, who was represented by his Deputy, Major General Olatujumbo Musulim Bello, said: “this lecture will avail the troops the opportunity to know soft and hard approach to counter terrorism and counter insurgency.
“And I am hopeful that at the end of the day you will be equiped to fight the war against Boko Haram.’.
Team leader, Brigadier General, Martias Erebuku addressing troops of Operation HADIN KAIEarlier, the team leader, Brigadier General, Martias Erebuku said the 3-day lecture was designed to engaged troops in counter terrorism and counter insurgency across the military formation nationwide..
While commending the troops, Brigadier Gen. Erebuku said: “the Chief of Defense Staff (CDS), Christopher Musa really appreciate your contribution to counter insurgency in the Northeast .
He added that the team will also visit Nagumeri and Gubio to present educational materials to pupils and students in the area as part of civil-military relations by the Defense headquarters.
In his paper tilled soft and hard approach to counter-terrorism and insurgency, the Guest Speaker, Dr Adam Abdullahi, said the two ways in non Kinetic approach to counter insurgency includes civilian led and military protection and miliary led and targeted civilian approach to counter insurgency.
He said to achieve a successful end to Boko Haram insurgency, there is the need for the military to address inadequate platforms, funding military professionalism, regional and global collaborations, improved reintegration process in the Northeast.
Highlights of the event include group photographs, presentation of souvenirs, questions and answers session, amongst others.
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