Force Commander says MNJTF is Enhancing Surveillance Capability

The Multinational Joint Task Force MNJTF says it is actively enhancing its surveillance capabilities to achieve its mandate.

The Force Commander of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF)Major General Ibrahim Ali disclosed this during the graduation ceremony of the second batch training of drone pilots for troops in Sector 1, which took place in Ndjamena on Friday 20 October 2023.

The graduation ceremony, 

also featured presentation of the donation of two long-range drones and a vehicle by the European Union through the Stablac Project of COGINTA Nongovernmental Organisation.

According to the Military Public Information Officer MNJTF Ndjamena- Chad, Lieutenant Colonel Abubakar Abdullahi, General Ali expressed gratitude for the partnerships formed with the European Union, emphasizing the importance of collaboration in advancing the objective of the MNJTF.

He reaffirms the dedication of the MNJTF to fulfill its mandate commending the collective effort of all sectors within the MNJTF to work together in enhancing regional security. 

It would be recalled that a similar donation of two drones and a utility vehicle was presented to Sector 2 Chad in July this year. 

The MNJTF has the mandate to create a safe and secure environment in the areas affected by activities of Boko Haram and other terrorists groups, facilitate implementation of overall stabilisation programmes by Lake Chad Basin Commission member states and also facilitate humanitarian operations.