Fight against Boko Haram: Multinational Force intensifies security

In recent days, the elements of the sector # 1 patrol of the Mayo-Sava have been securing the border between Nigeria and Cameroon.

The Joint Multinational Force (MIF), the sector No. 1, based in Mora and commanded by Brigadier General Buba Dobékréo, is already on the ground. The additional force has multiplied the patrols on the border ridge of Mayo-Sava with Nigeria.

"The reconnaissance intensified security on Bonderie-Limanie highway because it is recognized as very dangerous because the multiple attacks by Boko Haram fighters," said Babila Akao, the prefect of the Mayo-Sava.

Military sources also stated that everything is under control on the field so far. Elements of the force dig mines, destroy and actually push terrorists. The aim, within a short time, is trapped men Boko Haram.

The Fmm is an initiative of the states of the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC ) Nigeria, Chad, Cameroon, Niger, and Benin. It is under the aegis of the African Union. These countries had responded to the call of President Paul Biya.

Addressing the diplomatic corps, the head of state had made ??a diagnosis of the Boko Haram phenomenon and invited the international community. On January 8, 2015, during the presentation ceremony of greeting the diplomatic corps in 2015 at the Palace of Unity, he recommended "A global threat, comprehensive response."

Subsequently, security experts met in Yaoundé in February 2015 to establish the Joint Multinational Force.