The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has urged troops of Operation HADIN KAI to remain vigilant and maintain an aggressive stance in the ongoing fight against terrorists in the North-East.
This message was delivered during his operational assessment visit to the Joint Task Force North East Headquarters in Maiduguri, Borno State. The visit, according to a statement by Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, was aimed at evaluating the security situation, reviewing troop performance, and strengthening cooperation with other security agencies.
Shaibu commended the troops for their resilience but reminded them that vigilance must not drop.
“He charged troops to sustain vigilance, avoid complacency, and maintain an aggressive posture to deny terrorists freedom of action across the theatre,” the statement said.
During interactions with commanders, the Army Chief emphasised better coordination, stronger intelligence sharing, and continued pressure on terrorist groups.
Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, the Theatre Commander, briefed him on ongoing operations and their challenges.
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Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, also met with the Army Chief during the visit and described his appointment as well deserved. He praised Shaibu’s long-standing contributions to restoring peace and urged troops not to be discouraged by isolated incidents.
The governor reaffirmed the state’s commitment to supporting military operations and collaborating with security agencies.
In response, Lieutenant General Shaibu thanked the state government for its cooperation and assured residents that the Nigerian Army would intensify efforts to restore lasting peace in Borno and the entire North-East region.
He was accompanied by senior officers from Army Headquarters.
