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challenges and combat terrorism including threats by Boko Haram and the splinter Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP)."Chad and Nigeria have a collective destiny, we're going to work together to defeat the enemy of our countries," Ribadu said.Nigeria's Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Christopher Musa, said the concerted efforts of the two countries' militaries would ensure successful operations against the militants.It remains unclear if the visit will be enough to dissuade Deby from following through on the threat to withdraw from the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF).The MNJTF comprises of troops from Chad, Nigeria, Niger, Benin and Cameroon and is tasked with coordinating operations against Islamist militants in the expansive and rugged Lake Chad region that straddles the five countries.