US AFRICOM Commander Commends Nigeria's Operation Hadin Kai Successes

Major General Claude Tudor, Commander of the U.S. Special Operations Command Africa (SOCAFRICA), has praised the operational achievements of Nigeria's Joint Task Force (North-East), Operation Hadin Kai. Tudor described the successes as a testament to the Nigerian Armed Forces' dedication and resilience in the ongoing fight against terrorism. During his visit to Operation Hadin Kai headquarters in Maiduguri, Borno State, Tudor reaffirmed the United States' steadfast strategic partnership with Nigeria in combating terrorism and violent extremism. Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, Commander of Operation Hadin Kai, briefed the U.S. delegation on current counter-insurgency operations, recent gains, the security situation, and the force's persistent efforts to restore peace in the North-East. Tudor commended the troops for their professionalism and contributions to regional security. He reiterated the U.S. commitment to enhancing defense cooperation with Nigeria through continued collaboration, capacity building, and expertise sharing to address evolving security threats. This visit underscores the deepening defense and security partnership between Nigeria and the United States, particularly in counter-terrorism, as both nations intensify cooperation to defeat insurgency and bolster stability in the Lake Chad Basin and the broader West African region.

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their efforts continue to make a significant contribution to regional security.