Major-General Ibrahim Ali, Theatre Commander Joint Task Force NE Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), has commiserated with the Borno State Government, shop owners and victims of the fire outbreak at Monday Market, Maiduguri, Borno State.
This was contained in a statement released to journalists in Maiduguri by the Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations Headquarters Theatre Command OPHK Major Samson Zhakom. Zhakom said, The Theatre Commander OPHK who visited the scene expressed sadness over the incident that left shops and goods razed in the early hours of Sunday, 26 February, 2023.
Following the disastrous incident, additional troops of 7 Division NA and Sector 1 OPHK in collaboration with the Nigerian Police Force and other security agencies were deployed within the general area of the market so as to prevent possible looting by miscreants, build public confidence and support ongoing emergency and relief projects.
While supporting relevant civil authorities in the ongoing General Elections 2023, the Theatre Commander wishes to assured the good people of Borno State of the Theatre’s commitment and determination in providing a secure atmosphere where socio-economic and political activities will continue to thrive.
Additionally, the Theatre Commander encourages those affected to remain strong and resolute in the face of the extreme loss as we continue to support relevant security agencies to unravel the cause of the inferno as well as finding lasting solutions and implementable measures to forestall future occurrences.
Moreso, the people of North East are enjoined to sustain the tempo of feeding the military with relevant information regarding security breech, suspicious acts and acts of violence.
