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A delegation from the United States Africa Command, AFRICOM, has visited the Headquarters of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI, in Maiduguri, to strengthen ongoing counter terrorism cooperation in the Lake Chad region.
The delegation, led by the Deputy Director of Operations/Cyber, Rear Admiral Cameron Chen, arrived at Maimalari Cantonment on May 20, where they were received by the Deputy Theatre Commander, Air Vice Marshal O.F. Akinboyewa.
During the visit, the delegation received a detailed briefing on the current threat assessment in the North-East and ongoing counterterrorism and counter-insurgency operations across the theatre.
Discussions focused on strengthening intelligence sharing, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, ISR, support, logistics, interdiction, and improved operational coordination within the Lake Chad Basin.
The delegation also reviewed ongoing multinational efforts aimed at degrading terrorist capabilities and disrupting logistics networks across the region.
Security sources said both sides reaffirmed their commitment to continued collaboration under existing counter terrorism and counter-insurgency frameworks, including preparations for Operation Lake Sanity III.
The visit was described as successful and conducted without incident, with international cooperation noted as a key component in sustaining pressure on terrorist groups in the North-East.
US, AFRICOM delegation visit Maiduguri, reaffirms counter terrorism cooperation
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