Boko Haram: Army Renames Operation in North-east, Seeks Inclusiveness
The Nigeria Army (NA) has announced the renaming of its major Operation Lafiya Dole (OPLD) in the Northeast and Lake Chad region to Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK).
According to the army in a statement that was issued by the Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier-General Mohammed Yerima, the renaming was based on the progress recorded on the ongoing Counterinsurgency Operations in the region and the need to re-align for better efficiency.
“The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru has approved the renaming of the ongoing Counterinsurgency Operation in the North East from Operation Lafiya Dole (OPLD) to Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK). This is premised on the fact that the NA has made a lot of progress over the years,” Yarima stated.
He explained that the change of name will also affect the re-designation of the Army Super Camps to reflect the nomenclature of the formations and units.
“Followed by the name of the locations they occupy while sub-units are redesigned as Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) followed by the name of their locations. All these changes are with immediate effect,” Yarima added.
According to him, “The renaming is in line with the COAS Vision of having a Nigerian Army that is repositioned to professionally defeat all adversaries in a joint environment. It is the believe, of the COAS that the complete defeat of insurgency is a process that requires the participation of the entire nation using all elements of national power”.
“He further assured that the NA under his leadership will continue to pursue the path of togetherness in prosecuting the counterinsurgency war,” the Brigadier-General said.
Boko Haram: Army Renames Operation in North-east, Seeks Inclusiveness