Lake Chad: MNJTF Receives Five SWAMP Buggies to Intensify Security, Economic Activities
Maduguri (Core Reporters) The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) has received 5 swamp buggies donated by the North East Development Commission (NEDC) and Borno State Government, Nigeria to intensify security and economic activities in the Lake Chad region. The delivery of the specialized equipment marks a critical step in strengthing the Task Force’s operational infrastructures.
This was contained in a press release by the Chief Military Public information Officer Army MNJTF, Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba which was made available to Core Reporters on Tuesday, July 2, 2025
The official handover ceremony took place at the Navy Base Lake Chad Fish Dam, where Governor of Borno State represented by the Deputy Governor Alhaji Umar Usman Kadafur, commissioned the buggies. The Deputy Governor noted that the donation is part of the commitment of political authorities towards stabilizing the Lake Chad Basin. He highlighted the buggies’ crucial role in enhancing waterway clearance operations, paving the way for safer navigation and renewed economic activity.
The Force Commander MNJTF Major General Godwin Mutkut expressed his profound gratitude to the contributing countries for their unwavering support. He specifically acknowledged the Borno State Government and the NEDC for their successful coordination of this initiative. General Mutkut underscored the pivotal role these swamp buggies will play in the MNJTF’s riverine operations, enabling enhanced mobility and responsiveness against terrorist threats. He further stated that this enhanced logistics support will be instrumental in sustaining the MNJTF’s momentum in its fight against terrorism and fostering stability in the region.
The ceremony was attended by dignitaries including Borno State Deputy Governor Kadafur, Governor of the Region of Lake Chad General Saleh Haggar Tidjani, key MNJTF military commanders, traditional rulers, and government officials from both Borno State and the Lake Chad Region. This collaborative effort signifies a united front against insecurity and a shared commitment to restoring peace and prosperity to the Lake Chad Basin.
