Nigeria Teams Up with UK, Germany to Combat Terrorism

The German and British Defense Attachés to Nigeria have underlined their determination to work with and support the theater command Northeast Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) in the fight against Boko Haram insurgency.

Brig.dier Tom Harper and Colonel Boris Bovecamp, the British and German defense attachés to Nigeria, made the pledge yesterday while visiting the theater command headquarters in Maiduguri. They reaffirmed their continued support and cooperation in the fight against insurgency and terrorism.

Nigeria and the UK have a long-standing and respectful relationship, according to Brig. Gen. Tom Harper, who also emphasized their shared commitment to democracy, human rights, and the rule of law.
He emphasized the UK’s commitment to continue supporting training through the British Military Advisory Team (BMATT) and praised the Nigerian Armed Forces’ efforts to combat terrorism in the Northeast, especially through Operation HADIN KAI.

The same statement was made by Colonel Boris Bovecamp, Germany’s Defence Attaché to Nigeria, who said he was in the theater to investigate potential future cooperation areas, particularly in the area of capacity building and potential interventions through regional cooperation agreements to improve operational effectiveness and cooperation in the fight against terrorism.

In response, Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, the Theatre Commander of OPHK, praised the important roles played by German and British Defence Attachés in the fight against insurgency.

He emphasized the reciprocal advantages of the alliances by pointing out that training programs have improved soldiers’ abilities and competence in handling changing security threats in OPHK.

He pointed out that technological know-how, equipment, and logistical support would be areas of future cooperation.

Signing the visitor’s register, presenting mementos, and taking a group photo marked the end of the tour.