The Commandant of the Nigerian Army Armour School (NAAS), Bauchi, Abubakar Ahmed, has commended the resilience and operational successes of troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai, pledging continued support in training competent armoured personnel for the theatre.

The Commandant made the remarks during an operational assessment visit to the Headquarters of Operation Hadin Kai at the Maimalari Military Cantonment on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

During the visit, Major General Ahmed praised the Theatre Commander and troops for their dedication and perseverance in safeguarding lives and property across the North-East. He also commended the professionalism of the personnel and the relative peace currently being experienced in Maiduguri.

He explained that the visit was aimed at reaffirming the support of the Nigerian Army Armoured Corps and assessing the performance of armour crew deployed in the operation. According to him, the engagement would also help identify and address any operational gaps observed among personnel in the field.

The Commandant expressed satisfaction with the consistent feedback received on the performance of NAAS-trained personnel, assuring that the school would continue to provide adequate platforms and sustain the modular rotation of armoured crew in the theatre.

In his response, the Theatre Commander, Abdusalam Abubakar, appreciated the Commandant for the regular assessment visits and the quality training provided to armour personnel.

He highlighted the critical role of the Nigerian Army Armoured Corps in the successes recorded under Operation Hadin Kai, noting with pride the performance of NAAS graduates in the theatre.

Major General Abubakar also assured the Commandant of proper maintenance of armoured platforms and improved welfare for personnel deployed in the operation.

The visit featured interactive sessions with senior officers, exchange of souvenirs, signing of the visitors’ book, and a group photograph.