The Chief of Military Public Information for MNJTF, Col. Muhammad Dole, announced this in a statement on Saturday from N’Djamena, Chad. Dole said further that the meeting also afforded the MNJTF commander the opportunity to provide insight on the operational capabilities, successes, and challenges of MNJTF. According to him, critical areas that are scoped for possible UK Government support to the MNJTF include Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC), Information Operations as well as Counter Improvised Explosive Device (IED) capabilities. “The meeting was a build-up on earlier discussions in Maiduguri with emphasis on areas for direct operational support. Dole said that the Force Commander, Yusuf, had commended the UK Government for its previous support to MNJTF and the renewed efforts at enhancing the non-kinetic operations of the force.

Source: The Guardian January 23, 2021 20:24 UTC