CHADIAN CHIEF OF AIR STAFF ASSURES MNJTF OF CONTINOUS SUPPORT IN FIGHT AGAINST INSURGENCY
The Force Commander, Multi National Joint Task Force, Major General Abdul Khalifah Ibrahim has stated that the importance of air assets in the fight against banditary and insurgency can not be over-emphasised.
He said this when he visited the Chadian Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Brigadier General Amine Ahmed Idriss on Thursday at the Chadian Airforce headquarters, N`Djamena, Chad.
The visit is part of ongoing familiarization tour to some strategic Senior Military Commanders and other Security Chiefs in the Lake Chad region.
The FC appreciated the Chadian CAS for the warm reception and continuous support in the ongoing Operation Yanchi Tafki.
He said the visit is aimed at exploring avenues for stronger support for the MNJTF activities.
General Ibrahim stressed on the need for team work and synergy of efforts between the MNJTF and national forces, so as to take advantage of the in-fight and surrendering among the insurgents.
He also expressed condolences for the demise of late President, Marshal Idriss Deby Itno, whom he described as a Pillar for peace and security in the region.
In his responce, General Amine Idriss assured the FC of his continuous support, noting that previous Force Commanders had established good relationship with the Chadian Airforce, hence the imperative of team work with MNJTF.
Despite the national commitments, MNJTF will continue to remain a priority to the Chadian Airforce, he said.
He equally encouraged FC to regularly reach out to other military and Security Chiefs to further solidify the good military brotherhood.
Also in the entourage of the FC to the visit were the Deputy Force Commander, Brigadier General Abdou Harouna Assoumane and some Chiefs of cells at Headquaters, MNJTF.
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