Force Commander MNJTF Seeks For Stronger Synergy And Collaboration

Force  Commander MNJTF Seeks for stronger synergy and collaboration.

In an effort to enhance synergy between the Multinational Joint Task Force and the adjoining national operations of the Cameroonian Defence Forces, the Force Commander (FC), Multinational Joint Taskforce (MNJTF), Major General Ibrahim Manu Yusuf was on 3 day operational visit to Cameroonian formations and units in Maroua in the Far North Region of Republic of Cameroon.

According to a statement by the Chief of Military Public Information, Multinational Joint Task Force, Colonel Muhammad Dole, Major General Yusuf paid also paid courtesy visit to the Governor of the Far North Region, His Excellency, Midjiyawa Bakari who commended the MNJTF for stabilising and restoring relative peace to the Lake Chad Basin. 

He appreciated the sacrifices of all the soldiers from the MNJTF Troops Contributing Countries and assured that the ongoing military operations will ultimately bring peace and security for sustainable development of the region. 

In his response, General Yusuf appreciated the political support and public goodwill extended to Sector 1 of MNJTF ans pointed out that the support had facilitated the smooth execution of non-kinetic operations, leading to the surrender of several insurgents in Sector 1  Area of Operation. 

The Force Commander was emphatic on the unalloyed commitment of the MNJTF to creating conducive environment for the return of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and refugees to their homes of origin to pursue their legitimate economic activities.

While at the Headquarters, Fourth Joint Military Region, the Commander, Major General Saly Mohamadou extolled the existing seamless synergy and collaboration among Operations EMERGENCE, ALFA and troops of Sector 1 of MNJTF.

The Commander urged the Force Commander to explore additional areas in which the two operations can further consolidate on the operational successes recorded. 

General Saly expressed willingness to continue with joint operations between the national and MNJTF forces in the region.

In his remarks, Major General Yusuf acknowledged the need for sensitisation of national forces on the imperative of non-kinetic measures as complimentary efforts to kinetic operation to ensure continuous insurgents defection. He opined that, winning public support is a tested veritable strategy for successful counter insurgency operations in the region

General Yusuf therefore, urged both the national and MNJTF forces Commanders to sustain regular operational visits for better understanding and mutual benefits.