BY MUSA IDRIS UMAR, NOVEMBER 13, 2025 | 11:19 AM
The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Special Operations Command (SOC), Rear Admiral Olusegun Soyemi, has paid an operational assessment visit to the Headquarters of the Joint Task Force, North East, Operation Hadin Kai, in Maiduguri.
In a statement by Lt. Colonel Sani Uba, media information officer of theatre command, said the two-day visit, held from November 12 to 13, aimed to strengthen synergy among the armed forces and improve joint operations for greater effectiveness in the North East theater.
Rear Admiral Soyemi said the visit provided an opportunity to assess operational readiness, review achievements, identify challenges, and address critical issues requiring intervention.
He noted that enhanced joint operations would promote flexibility, resilience, and better information sharing across components.
According to him, 'The intervention of the Naval Headquarters in the theater will serve as a force multiplier in the fight against insurgency and terrorism, in line with the Nigerian Navy’s strategic objectives and national security goals.'
He added that such efforts would also boost the region’s economic growth and stability.
Rear Admiral Soyemi expressed appreciation for the detailed briefings by the Operation Hadin Kai components and assured that concerns raised would be forwarded to the appropriate naval authorities for action.
In his remarks, the Theater Commander, Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, welcomed the visiting officer and appreciated the Nigerian Navy’s continued support to Operation Hadin Kai.
He said the maritime component had strengthened operational activities and improved the overall effectiveness of the joint force.
'The future of the battle space depends on our domination of the entire area,' he said.
'We must do everything possible to secure it, not only for security but also for its economic value.'