President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday stated that the country’s collaboration with the United Kingdom in addressing insecurity remained crucial, adding that he planned to discuss Nigeria’s counter-terrorism initiatives and challenges to regional stability during his meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday (today).
The President made the disclosure on Wednesday night at a state banquet hosted by King Charles III at Windsor Castle, marking the first time a Nigerian leader has addressed a gathering at the historic British royal residence.
In his speech at the banquet, which was attended by King Charles III, Queen Camilla, Prince William, the Prince of Wales, and Catherine, the Princess of Wales, Tinubu emphasised the enduring bonds between Nigeria and the United Kingdom.
He described his appearance at Windsor Castle, which has served the British Crown for nearly a millennium, as particularly historic, noting that he is the first Nigerian leader to speak at the venue.
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai on Wednesday repelled a Boko Haram attack in Mallam Fatori, Abadam Local Government Area of Borno State, killing three high-profile commanders and more than 80 insurgents.
A statement by the Media Information Officer, Northeast Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai, Lt Col Sanni Uba, identified the eliminated commanders as Abdulrahman Gobara, Mallam Ba Yuram, and Abou Ayyuba, who coordinated and led the failed assault.
It added that through disciplined fire control, coordinated manoeuvre, and superior tactical execution, the attackers were engaged, disrupted, and routed “with no fewer than 80 terrorists neutralised during the engagement.
The Military High Command commended the troops for their gallantry and resilience, urging them to sustain the operational tempo