Nigerian Army rotates more soldiers fighting Boko Haram - Official

The Nigerian Army has conducted a significant troop rotation, airlifting 332 military personnel in and out of the North-east theatre of operations. This routine movement is part of the ongoing welfare support for soldiers engaged in Operation Hadin Kai, the counter-insurgency campaign against Boko Haram and its affiliates.

The welfare flight initiative, utilizing a chartered ValueJet aircraft, saw 174 personnel deployed into the theatre while 158 were airlifted out. Military authorities describe the program as a critical component for maintaining troop morale and enhancing operational efficiency. Since its launch, the initiative has facilitated the movement of a cumulative total of 33,097 personnel.

Introduced to improve troop welfare and reduce the stress associated with long-distance ground travel through high-risk routes, the Chief of Army Staff welfare flight program ensures timely deployment and redeployment. It also supports command logistics across the operational areas, contributing to sustained operational readiness and effective manpower management in the persistent counter-insurgency efforts.