The Chief of Military Employees (COAS), Lieutenant Basic Waidi Shaibu, has directed troops to maintain relentless, proactive, and intelligence-driven operations towards terrorists and different prison components, emphasizing that operational effectiveness and troop welfare stay essential to the Nigerian Military’s success in combating insecurity.
A press release by Appearing Director Military Public Relations Colonel Appolonia Anele, famous he gave the directive on Friday, 27 March 2026, whereas addressing troops of the Headquarters Nigerian Military Armour Corps and 33 Artillery Brigade at Shadawanka Barracks, Bauchi.
The COAS charged troops to keep up a excessive degree of operational readiness and intensify efforts to decisively interact and neutralize terrorists, bandits, kidnappers and different prison components inside their areas of duty.
He famous that the continued actions of those {groups} have led to the displacement of harmless residents, reiterating the Military’s resolve to revive lasting peace and stability throughout affected communities.
Reinforcing his command philosophy, Lieutenant Basic Shaibu assured personnel that the Nigerian Military will proceed to offer the mandatory operational enablers and logistics required to successfully prosecute ongoing operations.
He harassed the necessity for professionalism, tactical effectivity, and sustained operational strain to disclaim prison components freedom of motion and restore public confidence.
The COAS additionally reaffirmed his unwavering dedication to the welfare of troops and their households, noting {that a} motivated and well-supported power is crucial for operational success.
He assured that deliberate measures will proceed to be carried out to spice up morale, improve effectivity, and enhance total fight effectiveness.
Earlier, the COAS paid a courtesy go to to the Emir of Bauchi, Alhaji Dr Suleiman Rilwanu, the place he recommended the Emir’s continued help to the Nigerian Military and different safety businesses.
He additional assured that ongoing efforts are centered on eliminating banditry and all types of criminality, whereas calling for sustained collaboration between the navy and host communities.