COAS orders sustained offensive against terrorists, reaffirms troop welfare in Bauchi
By: Zagazola Makama
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has directed troops to sustain relentless, proactive and intelligence-driven operations against terrorists and other criminal elements across the country.
Shaibu gave the directive on Friday while addressing troops of the Headquarters Nigerian Army Armour Corps and 33 Artillery Brigade at Shadawanka Barracks in Bauchi.
He charged the troops to maintain a high level of operational readiness and intensify efforts to decisively engage and neutralise terrorists, bandits, kidnappers and other criminal elements within their areas of responsibility.
The COAS noted that the continued activities of such groups had led to the displacement of innocent citizens, reiterating the Nigerian Army’s resolve to restore lasting peace and stability in affected communities.
He emphasised that operational effectiveness and troop welfare remained critical to the success of ongoing counter-insurgency and internal security operations.
Reinforcing his command philosophy, Shaibu assured personnel that the Nigerian Army would continue to provide the necessary operational enablers and logistics required to effectively prosecute ongoing operations.
He stressed the need for professionalism, tactical efficiency and sustained operational pressure to deny criminal elements freedom of action and restore public confidence.
The army chief also reaffirmed his commitment to the welfare of troops and their families, noting that a motivated and well-supported force was essential for operational success.
He said that deliberate measures would continue to be implemented to boost morale, enhance efficiency and improve overall combat effectiveness.
Earlier, the COAS paid a courtesy visit to the Emir of Bauchi, Alhaji Dr Suleiman Rilwanu Adamu, where he commended the traditional ruler’s support to the Nigerian Army and other security agencies.
Shaibu assured that ongoing military efforts were focused on eliminating banditry and other forms of criminality, while calling for sustained collaboration between the military and host communities.
