By Bavoriat Clara
The Commandant of the Nigerian Army Armour School (NAAS), Major General Abubakar Ahmed, has commended the resilience and operational successes of troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), pledging continued efforts to produce highly skilled armour personnel to support ongoing military operations.
Major General Ahmed made this known during an operational assessment visit to the Headquarters OPHK at the Maimalari Military Cantonment in Maiduguri on Saturday, March 28, 2026. The visit, according to a statement by the Media Information Officer of OPHK, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, was aimed at evaluating the performance of armour personnel deployed in the theatre.
While addressing troops and senior officers, the Commandant praised the Theatre Commander and personnel of OPHK for their dedication and perseverance in safeguarding lives and property in the North East. He noted the professionalism of the troops and the relatively peaceful atmosphere in Maiduguri, attributing it to their sustained efforts against insurgents.
He explained that the visit was also to reaffirm the support of the Nigerian Army Armoured Corps (NAAC) and to identify operational gaps with a view to improving the effectiveness of armour personnel in the theatre. Major General Ahmed expressed satisfaction with the consistent feedback received on the performance of NAAS-trained personnel and assured continued provision of adequate platforms, as well as the sustenance of modular rotation for armour crews.
In his remarks, the Theatre Commander, Operation HADIN KAI, Major General Abdusalam Abubakar, appreciated the Commandant for the regular assessment visits and the quality of training provided to armour personnel. He highlighted the critical role of the Nigerian Army Armoured Corps in the overall successes recorded in the operation and commended the performance of NAAS graduates in the field.
Major General Abubakar also assured the Commandant of proper maintenance of armour platforms and the welfare of personnel deployed in the theatre.
The visit featured interactive sessions with senior officers, exchange of souvenirs, signing of the visitors’ book, and a group photograph.
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