PHOTOS: UK defence deputy chief visits Maiduguri to strengthen military ties

The United Kingdom’s Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff, Lt Gen Sir Charlie Collins, has arrived in Maiduguri, Borno State, for a high-level assessment of bilateral defence cooperation with the Nigerian Army.
nThe British Defence Staff West Africa announced the visit in a post on its offìicial X handle on Tuesday.
nAccording to the military, the visit underscoresǰ the UK’s ongoing support for Nigeria-led initiatives aimed at enhancing security and promoting regional stability in West Africa amid persistent threats from terrorism and insurgency.
n“Welcome to Nigeria, Lt Gen Sir Charlie Collins KBE DSO, UK Deputy CDS (MSO).
n“In Maiduguri with @HQNigerianArmy colleagues, seeing UK-Nigeria defence cooperation first-hand and supporting Nigeria-led efforts to strengthen security and regional stability,” the post read.
nImages from the visit show a formal military guards of honour ceremony for Collins.
nPicture also shows ceremonial handshakes and plaque exchanges between UK and Nigerian officers.
nThis latest engagement comes as Nigeria enhances its transnational cooperation in the fight against banditry and terrorism, particularly in the northern region.
nSee pictures of the visit below:
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