UK and Germany Collaborate with Nigeria in Fight Against Terrorism

In the fight against Boko Haram insurgency, the German and British defense attachés to Nigeria have reaffirmed their commitment to work alongside and support the theater command Northeast Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK).

Brigadier Tom Harper and Colonel Boris Bovecamp, the British and German defense attachés to Nigeria, made the pledge yesterday while visiting the theater command headquarters in Maiduguri. They reaffirmed their continued support and cooperation in the fight against insurgency and terrorism.

Nigeria and the United Kingdom have a long-standing and respectful relationship, according to Brigadier General Tom Harper, who also emphasized their shared commitment to democracy, human rights, and the rule of law.
He emphasized the UK’s commitment to continue supporting training through the British Military Advisory Team (BMATT) and praised the Nigerian Armed Forces’ efforts in combating terrorism in the Northeast, especially through Operation HADIN KAI.

Colonel Boris Bovecamp, Germany’s defense attaché to Nigeria, also made the same announcement, saying he was in the theater to discuss potential future cooperation areas, particularly capacity building and potential interventions through regional cooperation agreements to improve operational effectiveness and cooperation in the fight against terrorism.

In response, Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, the Theatre Commander of OPHK, praised the important contributions made to counter-insurgency efforts by the German and British Defence Attachés.

He emphasized the mutual advantage of the cooperation by pointing out that training activities have improved troops’ skills and proficiency in responding to changing security threats in OPHK.

He indicated that technological know-how, equipment, and logistical support will be areas of future cooperation.

A group photo, souvenir presentations, and the signing of the visitors’ register marked the end of the tour.