The Force Commander of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), Maj-Gen. Ibrahim Sallau Ali, has announced that the MNJTF was actively enhancing its surveillance capabilities to achieve its mandate.

Maj-Gen Ali made this known during the graduation ceremony of the second batch trainees of drone pilots for troops in Sector 1 which took place in Ndjamena, Chad 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, a Non-Governmental Organisation.

Gen Ali expressed gratitude to the European Union for the partnership forged by the two parties, emphasizing the importance of collaboration in advancing the objective of the MNJTF.

A statement by the Military Information Officer, Lt. Col. Abubakar Abdullahi, on Friday, reaffirmed the dedication of the MNJTF to fulfilling its mandate and commended thecollective effort of all sectors within the MNJTF to work together to enhance regional security.

It could 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 terrorist groups, facilitate implementation of overall stabilisation programmes by Lake Chad Basin Commission member-states and facilitate humanitarian operations.