Major-General Abdulsalami Abubakar, Commander of Sector 3 of Operation Hadin Kai, has tasked the officers and soldiers of 19 Brigade Cross Kauwa Kukawa Local Government Area in Borno State to always maintain their attention and be extremely resistant to any type of distraction that could prevent them from performing their duties in a professional manner consistent with international best practices. The senior commander made these remarks while serving as the Special Guest of Honor at the just finished Headquarters 19 Brigade, 101 and 123 Special Forces Battalions joint West African Social Activities hosted at the Brigade Headquarters.
The need for all members of the Nigerian Army to uphold the essential values of the Nigerian Army—loyalty, selfless service, courage, discipline, integrity, and professionalism at all times—was also emphasized by him. He did this in order to support Nigerian democracy.
Brigadier-General Ernest Orakwe, the commander of the 19 Brigade, and the 101st and 123rd Special Forces Battalions’ commanding officers and the officers and soldiers under their command were recognized by Maj Gen AE Abubakar for their unwavering commitment to duty and performance.
WASA provides a platform for presenting the cultural background of officers and troops from different rich and diversified heritage, according to Commander 19 Brigade Brig Gen EA Orakwe in his welcome address earlier.
The Sector 3 Commander received a sincere thank-you from the commander of the Brigade for his unwavering support, which the Brigade has always relied on, even during difficult times.
According to Brig-Gen EA Orakwe, the Brigade accomplished a great feat in 2022 by establishing an atmosphere that allowed farmers to conduct their business without facing danger to their lives or their livelihoods. The Brigade Commander declared that the Brigade had earned the trust of the locals who were dispersed throughout the many Internally Displaced Persons Camps by continuing to undertake aggressive offensive operations. The locals now felt confident about going back to their ancestral homes. He asserted that as of January of current year, Cross Kauwa had a population of 4300, up significantly from the estimated 1200 residents in October 2022.
In order to allow residents to freely execute their civic duties during the next elections, Brig-Gen Ernest Orakwe confirmed that plans had been made. Additionally, he said that those under his leadership will maintain their apolitical nature and uphold the election’s impartiality and integrity.
The social gathering, which drew a sizable crowd of locals and visitors, also included dance performances from the Kanuri, Igbo, Fulani, Yoruba, Hausa, Kwayam, and Wanzam tribes as well as the Special Guest of Honor commissioning the 19 Brigade Base Camp. A dembe boxing match and a tug-of-war were also held.
The commander’s award for the best soldier was also displayed. Brigadier General Ibrahim Abbas, Commander Sector 3 Artillery Brigade, Brigadier-General Olutayo Adesuyi, Commander Sector 3 Signal Brigade, Lieutenant-Colonel Ribomtop Kefas, Commanding Officers of the 101st and 123rd Special Forces Battalions, Lawanis Bulamas, and a host of other dignitaries were among those present.