RismadarVoice Reporters, June 26, 2026
The Commander of the United States Special Operations Command Africa (SOCAFRICA), Major General Claude Tudor, has commended the Theatre Command, Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), for its operational progress and strong partnership with the United States in the fight against terrorism and insurgency.
Major General Tudor gave the commendation during a visit to the Theatre Command Headquarters at Maimalari Cantonment, Maiduguri, on Thursday, June 25, 2026. The visit was aimed at strengthening the existing security cooperation between Nigeria and the United States.
He described the integration of United States Special Operations personnel into Operation HADIN KAI as a model of effective military collaboration, noting that sustained cooperation, mutual trust, and shared commitment are essential to achieving lasting peace and restoring normalcy in the North-East and other affected regions.
The SOCAFRICA Commander praised the efforts of Operation HADIN KAI in combating terrorism and expressed appreciation for the opportunity to engage with the Theatre Command and assess ongoing operations. He reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to supporting Nigeria through enhanced collaboration in military strategy and operations.
In his remarks, the Theatre Commander, Operation HADIN KAI, Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, expressed appreciation to the United States Government and SOCAFRICA for their continued support, particularly the full integration of the US Special Operations team into the Theatre’s operational framework.
Major General Abubakar noted that the partnership has significantly enhanced the effectiveness of both kinetic and non-kinetic operations, while emphasising the need for additional technological support to further strengthen ongoing counterinsurgency efforts.
Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to deepening the Nigeria–United States security partnership and tackling emerging security challenges through coordinated strategies aimed at strengthening military capacity, dismantling terrorist networks, and promoting regional stability.
