Force Commander MNJTF Commissions FOB Duji, Urges Troops to Intensify Border Operations
The Force Commander of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), Major General ST Audu, has urged troops deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Duji to intensify operations against terrorists along the Nigeria-Niger border and ensure the base is firmly held.
General Audu made the call on Wednesday, 25 February 2026, during the official commissioning and operationalization ceremony of FOB Duji in Mobbar Local Government Area. He described the operationalization of the FOB as a strategic milestone crucial for denying terrorists freedom of movement in the border region and facilitating the reopening of the Damasak-Maiduguri road.
While highlighting several successes recorded by the MNJTF in the area, the Force Commander urged soldiers to remain resolute, resilient, fearless, and dedicated in the discharge of their duties. He also encouraged robust patrols to dismantle enemy positions in the hinterlands.
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Stressing the importance of cooperation, General Audu emphasized the need for a strong working relationship between forest guards, Nigerian troops, and their Nigerien counterparts, describing it as a critical force multiplier. He further assured the troops of enhanced welfare and logistical support to sustain operational readiness.
Earlier, the Commander of Sector 3, Operation HADINKAI (OPHK) and MNJTF, Major General Suleiman Tilawan, welcomed the establishment of FOB Duji as a historic development. He noted that the military presence in the area had been absent for a long time and praised the support of the Governor Babagana Umara Zulum in providing logistics that enabled the project.
FOB Duji, established in August 2025, has maintained an active military presence along the Nigeria-Niger border. The base has facilitated joint combat operations with Nigerien forces at Diffa, contributed to reopening key border roads, and aided in the resettlement of Nigerian refugees previously displaced to Niger.
The commissioning event drew high-ranking officials, including the Chairman of Mobbar Local Government Area, Hon. M. Gas; Commander, Operation NALEWA DOLE, Diffa region, General De Brigade Ali Hamidou Issa; Brigadier General SS Ahmed; and other senior MNJTF officers.
By PRNigeria
