PresidentMuhammadu Buhari has applauded the Chadian Forces over their contributions tothe counter insurgency campaign in the Lake-Chad basin. Chadis part of the regional force fighting Boko Haram insurgents under theMulti-national Joint Task Force, MNJTF. Other participating countries areNigeria, Cameroon, Niger and Benin Republic. Buharilauded the Chadians when he paid an operational visit to the headquarters ofthe Sector 3-Nigerian Army ‘Operation Lafiya Dole’ in Monguno, a border town inBorno state. ThePresident, who was represented by the Minister of Defence, Bashir Magashi,described the troops as heroes who sacrificed their lives in the defence of thenation’s territorial integrity and the people. Heexplained that the purpose of the visit was to check the welfare of thesoldiers, hold discussion with their colleagues from Chad and see how theNigerian government can improve on their operations.