Former military President Ibrahim
Badamasi Babangida (IBB), Thomas Agu-Iyi Ironsi, former minister of defence,
are expected to grace the launch of a book on Nigeria’s air operations in
Sierra Leone.
According to Abayomi Balogun,
author of the book, it provides “vital lessons” for the ongoing
counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency efforts in the north-east.
Organised by Green Heroes
Foundation, a non-governmental organisation, with the support of Africa Centre
for Strategic Studies, Balogun said the idea behind the book is to provide military history, lessons for the
counter-insurgency and internal security operations, and more importantly, to
expose the deadly effects of post traumatic stress disorder ( PTSD) on the
Nigerian military personnel in particular, their families and society in
general.
Titled: “Nigerian Air War in
Sierra Leone, from the Cockpit of Aggressor 08”, it will be launched in Abuja
on Wednesday.
“The need for synergy among
security Agencies during operations, the need for adequate preparation,
planning and proper coordination between elements involved in an operation are
keys to success in battles,” he said in a statement.
“Joint operations or joint
warfare is Team Warfare. The synergy that results from the integration and
synchronization of Service components capabilities under a single Joint Force
Commander (JFC) often maximizes the effectiveness and efficiency of the force.
“Furthermore, the need for more
intelligence gathering and timely dissemination among security operatives would
surely ensure speedy conclusion of hostilities. Finally, efforts are required
in the areas of welfare packages for deployed troops to sustain their fighting
spirit and recognition of good deeds while at the front to sustain morale.”
According to him, the book was
written to serve as a precedent enabling doors of understanding to be flung
open to any armed personnel or military commanders who wish to add to their
knowledge of combat.
The author is a retired air
commodore. He was a former deputy director of air operations at the Nigerian
air force.
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