The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen Christopher Musa has directed the reorganisation of the former ‘Operations Hadarin Daji’, covering Katsina, Kebbi, and Sokoto) and ‘Operation Whirl Punch’, encompassing Kaduna and Niger states into a unified Joint Task Force for the North-West, designated as ‘Operation Fansan Yamma’.
This is contained in a statement issued by Lt. Col. Abubakar Abdullahi, acting coordinator Joint Media Coordination Centre, ‘Operation Fansan Yamma’ in Gusau, Tuesday.
The statement reads in part: “This restructuring aims to better align our military operations with current operational needs”.
According to the statement, “to effectively fulfill the non-kinetic objectives of this operation, additional restructuring is necessary to integrate further media resources across the North-West theater.
“This WhatsApp group will serve as an online platform for informing and educating the local populace about ongoing operations, while fostering trust and cultivating partnerships with media stakeholders. The troops are committed to ensuring consistent and accurate communication, which will ultimately enhance operational success.
“We commend all existing members for their support and cooperation, and we encourage even greater collaboration to address the security challenges facing the North-West region.
“However the Army Public Relations officers in Gusau @LT. OMALE and Katsina @~oiza.ehinlaiye@gmail.com will continue to serve as the primary points of contact for media in their respective states and I will also briefly act as the Media Coordinator for this operation”, Lt. Abubakar stated.
