Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu led a high-level Nigerian delegation to meet with the President of Chad, Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno to discuss issues including addressing escalating security challenges in the Lake Chad basin.
The Nigerian delegation included Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa; Chief of Defence Intelligence (CDI), Major General Emmanuel Undiandeye; Force Commander of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), Major General Ali Salau and other senior security officials.
Regarding MNJTF, Ribadu said, “The mixed force will soon have a new face, aimed at exterminating the common enemy.”
According to statement from MNJTF which reads in part, “This meeting highlights the strong ties between Chad and Nigeria, particularly in addressing regional security challenges and combating terrorism.
“Both nations remain committed to strengthening their collaboration to promote peace and stability in the Lake Chad Basin region.”
Ribadu also extended President Bola Tinubu’s heartfelt condolences over the deaths of several Chadian soldiers as a result of the recent terrorist attack on Chad’s Barkaram Island.