The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant-General Waidi Shaibu, has charged troops of Operation Hadin Kai to sustain their offensive against insurgents until terrorism is completely eradicated from the North-East.
Shaibu gave the directive during his maiden operational tour of the Theatre Command in Maiduguri, Borno State.
According to a statement by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Lt.-Col. Appolonia Anele, the Army Chief urged troops to intensify operations to crush the remnants of insurgents and restore lasting peace in the region.
“The Nigerian Army under my command will pursue this fight with renewed energy, clear focus, and absolute dedication to end this menace once and for all,” Shaibu stated.
He reiterated the Army’s commitment to maintaining pressure on terrorist elements until total victory is achieved, emphasizing that no effort would be spared in ending insurgency.
The visit, according to the statement, aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s directive to consolidate gains in the ongoing counterterrorism and counterinsurgency campaigns.
During the tour, the COAS paid a courtesy visit to the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai Elkanemi, seeking continued prayers, intelligence support, and cooperation from traditional institutions and residents to complement military efforts.
In response, the Shehu commended the Army for its gallantry, sacrifices, and humanitarian interventions, especially during recent flood emergencies, and praised its success in reclaiming all local government areas from terrorist control.
Highlights of the visit included an operational briefing at the Theatre Command Headquarters, commissioning of the Heroes Transit Accommodation at Maimalari Cantonment, a groundbreaking ceremony for new residential quarters, and visits to wounded personnel and frontline troops in Bama and adjoining sectors.
