The Commander Corps of Engineers (CCE), Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Shamsudeen Shafaru, has commended troops of Operation Hadin Kai for their resilience and professionalism in the fight against insurgency in the North East.
In a statement signed by the Media Information Officer, Lt. Col. Sani Uba, the commendation was given during a five-day operational assessment visit to the theatre of operations.
Uba said the visit, which began on January 28, 2026, covered headquarters, sectors, formations and units across the theatre.
He said Shafaru explained that the visit was aimed at assessing and enhancing the operational capacity of Nigerian Army Engineers deployed in the area.
The CCE praised the Theatre Commander, Maj.-Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar, and the troops for their dedication and courage under difficult conditions.
He said, “The visit was inspired by the Chief of Army Staff’s command philosophy of building a professional and combat-ready force.”
Shafaru assured the troops of sustained training and the provision of modern engineering platforms to improve operational effectiveness.
In his remarks, Abubakar thanked the CCE for the timely visit and appealed for continued support.