Operation FANSAN YAMMA Commander Emphasizes Inter-Agency Cooperation During 1 Division Visit

 By Umar Faruk Birnin Kebbi 

The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division Nigerian Army and Commander Sector 1 Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Major General Mayirenso Lander David Saraso, received the Theatre Commander (TC) Joint Task Force North-West Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF OPFY), Major General Oluyinka Soyele, on an operational visit to Headquarters Sector 1 OPFY in Kaduna.

The visit highlighted the ongoing efforts to sustain pressure on terrorists, bandits, and other criminal elements within the Sector's operational area of responsibility. Major General Saraso welcomed the TC to the Sector's Operations Room and presented a comprehensive overview of the Sector's operational activities, highlighting successes and challenges.

Major General Saraso emphasized the crucial role of effective command principles in securing victories against adversaries. In his remarks, Major General Soyele noted that the visit provided an opportunity to engage with key commanders and assess areas requiring support. He commended the GOC and his team for their unwavering commitment and collaborative efforts in maintaining security.

Major General Soyele stressed the importance of inter-agency cooperation in curbing crime, praising the contributions of Sub-Sector Commanders. He attributed the significant reduction in banditry and terrorism to their coordinated efforts, highlighting the operational approach that combines kinetic and non-kinetic strategies alongside synergy with other security agencies.

The TC urged the GOC to sustain Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) efforts, including free medical outreach programs and educational support to schools. He cautioned against losing military equipment to adversaries and assured that additional operational vehicles and manpower would be solicited to enhance the Sector's capabilities.

The brief was attended by Principal Staff Officers from both the Theatre Command and the Division Headquarters, as well as Formation, Component, and Sub-Sector Commanders. Highlights of the visit included the signing of visitors' book and group photographs.