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CORPS COMMANDER ORDNANCE CONDUCTS ASSESSMENT VISIT TO OPERATION FANSAN YAMMA. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.


 CORPS COMMANDER ORDNANCE CONDUCTS ASSESSMENT VISIT TO OPERATION FANSAN YAMMA


The Corps Commander Ordnance conducted an assessment visit to Headquarters Joint Task Force Operation FANSAN YAMMA (HQ JTF OPFY) on Thursday 27 February 2026, where he was received by the Deputy Theatre Commander, Air Vice Marshal UK Abdullahi on behalf of the Theater  Commander  , alongside principal staff officers and other senior officers at the Headquarters.


During the visit, the Corps Commander was conducted round to assess the state of ordnance equipment, maintenance structures and overall logistics support to troops engaged in ongoing operations. He commended the troops for their resilience, professionalism, and commitment in sustaining operational tempo despite prevailing challenges.


The senior officer emphasized the critical role of effective ordnance support in enhancing combat efficiency and operational success. He assured personnel of continued support from the Ordnance Corps to ensure availability and serviceability of equipment and platforms deployed in the theatre.


In his remarks, the Deputy Theatre Commander, Air Vice Marshal Abdullahi, appreciated the Corps Commander for the visit, noting that such engagements boost morale and strengthen coordination between operational and logistics components of the theatre of operations.


The assessment visit was of  part of ongoing efforts to enhance operational effectiveness and ensure seamless logistical backing for Operation FANSAN YAMMA in the North West theatre.


DAVID ADEWUSI

Captain 

Media Information Officer 

Operation FANSAN YAMMA

28 February 2026.

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