By Fatima Saka
Abuja, Nigeria — Nigeria’s ongoing fight against insurgency will take centre stage on May 21, 2026, as Vice President Kashim Shettima is set to unveil a new book chronicling the country’s counterterrorism and counterinsurgency operations in the North-East.
The book, Counterterrorism and Counterinsurgency Operations in Northeast Nigeria, is authored by Ibrahim Manu Yusuf, a former Commander of the Multinational Joint Task Force and ex-Commandant of the Nigerian Defence Academy.
The public presentation will be held at the National Defence College, specifically at the Sani Abacha Hall, starting at 9:00 a.m., with top government officials, diplomats, military officers, and security experts expected to attend.
According to organisers, the Vice President will serve as Special Guest of Honour and Chief Unveiler, alongside state governors, members of the National Assembly, the Minister of Defence, Chief of Defence Staff, Service Chiefs, and other key stakeholders in Nigeria’s security architecture.
The two-volume publication provides a detailed account of Nigeria’s military campaigns against insurgent groups, including Boko Haram, offering operational insights, field experiences, and strategic lessons from years of conflict in the North-East.
Experts say the book is expected to enrich national security discourse and serve as a valuable resource for military studies, policy formulation, and historical documentation of Nigeria’s counterinsurgency efforts.
The review will be conducted by Eghosa Osaghae, Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, who is expected to examine its strategic and policy relevance.
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Organisers added that the event will also foster discussions on evolving military strategies, security sector reforms, and the broader fight against asymmetric threats in Nigeria and the Lake Chad Basin region.
Media organisations have been urged to cover the event, given its significance to defence studies, military history, and Nigeria’s ongoing security challenges.
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