Rampant Attacks and Killings: Chief of Army Staff Breaks Silence, "Nigerians Must Know This"
- Major-General Waidi Shaibu stated that the Army remained committed to tackling rising insecurity during his operational visit to One Division in Kaduna
- He assured Nigerians that ongoing military efforts would soon yield positive results despite rising public expectations and concerns
- The Army chief urged troops to stay professional and committed as he met senior officers and commissioned a new soldiers’ cafeteria
The Chief of Army Staff, Major-General Waidi Shaibu, has said the Nigerian Army is working tirelessly to confront the rising wave of attacks and insecurity across the country.
He made the statement on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, during an operational visit to One Division, Nigerian Army Headquarters, Kaduna.
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Speaking to troops, Shaibu commended their sacrifices for their country, saying:
“First and foremost is to appreciate the troops for their commitment and sacrifice and what they are doing to stem the tide of security across the country.”
He described the visit as 'a medium operational visit to various formations and units', noting that One Division remains a major component of Operation Fansan Yamma, Vanguard reported.
Rising expectations from Nigerians amid rising attacks
Addressing concerns from the public over recurring attacks, the Nigerian Army chief acknowledged the pressure on the military.
“The armed forces, the army, we’re doing our very best to ensure that we tackle the security challenges across our country,” he said.
Shaibu added that although the results may not be immediate, the efforts being made would soon yield significant improvements.
“And with time, of course, we’ll start having very good results,” he stated.
Nigerian Army troops urged to maintain professionalism
The Chief of Army Staff charged officers and soldiers to remain committed and uphold the highest standards of conduct in the course of their duties.
“My charge to them is that they should continue doing what they are doing professionally and remain committed towards the cause of the mission we are giving them and ensure mission success,” he said.
He emphasised that their dedication remains central to achieving the military’s overall security objectives, according to The Nation.
Before concluding his visit, Major-General Shaibu met with senior officers of the Division and later commissioned a newly completed Soldiers’ Cafeteria.
Expert tackles Tinubu
A public affairs analyst and aide to Osun governor, Olalekan Badmus, while speaking with Legit.ng on Thursday, November 20, said:
"Honestly because does the President need an opposition party before securing lives of the people? Are the people not voicing out enough? Must we tie it until politics before getting them to act?"
Troops kill terrorists, bandits in Kebbi gunfight
Previously, Legit.ng reported that Troops of 8 Division/Sector 2, Operation Fansan Yamma, had killed several terrorists and bandits during a clearance operation aimed at dismantling criminal hideouts in identified enclaves across Kebbi State.
Sources explained that the operation was specifically focused on targeting terrorist bases to prevent further attacks and kidnappings in the state, and was not related to the rescuing of the 25 students abducted from Government Secondary School in Maga.
Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen Waidi Shaibu, visited Kebbi state and ordered the troops to rescue the kidnapped schoolgirls and instructed Operation Fansan Yamma troops to intensify efforts against terrorists and bandits by neutralising enclaves.
Proofreading by Kola Muhammed, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
