He initially committed 3000 troops to the operation; this gradually rose to 11,000. He also persuaded Angola and Namibia to commit troops to the conflict
Poyamba adapereka asilikali a 3000 ku ntchitoyi; Izi zinakwera pang'onopang'ono kufika pa 11,000. Ananyengereranso mayiko a Angola ndi Namibia kuti apereke asilikali kunkhondoyo