Nigerian Army Enhances Security with Universities in NE

The Nigerian Army is expanding its security cooperation with universities in North-East Nigeria to enhance campus safety and counter extremist narratives. This initiative was highlighted during a meeting on Monday at the Headquarters Joint Task Force North-East, Operation HADIN KAI, where university leaders, including Professor Ali Audu Sani (former Vice-Chancellor of Ahman Pategi University), Professor Fanna Inna Abdulrahman (Vice-Chancellor of Al-Ansar University), and Professor Babagana Gutti (Vice-Chancellor of Borno State University), discussed measures for protecting students and staff.

The discussions followed security assessments by Operation HADIN KAI, which identified vulnerabilities and recommended improvements such as perimeter security and surveillance systems. Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, Theatre Commander of Operation HADIN KAI, emphasized the critical role of educational institutions in national security, linking education to community resilience and counter-terrorism efforts.

He urged university authorities to implement security recommendations and maintain communication with security agencies for effective threat response.