COAS orders relentless operations against terrorists, reaffirms troop welfare
News COAS orders relentless operations against terrorists, reaffirms troop welfare Published on March 27, 2026 By John Gabriel googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has directed troops to sustain relentless, proactive, and intelligence-driven operations against terrorists and other criminal elements. Colonel Appolonia Anele, Acting Director Army Public Relations, in a statement said the COAS emphasised that operational effectiveness and troop welfare remained critical to the Nigerian Army’s success in combating insecurity. He gave the directive on Friday, March 27, 2026, while addressing troops of the Headquarters Nigerian Army Armour Corps and 33 Artillery Brigade at Shadawanka Barracks, Bauchi. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); He charged 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. He noted that the continued activities of these groups have led to the displacement of innocent citizens, reiterating the Army’s resolve to restore lasting peace and stability across affected communities. Reinforcing his command philosophy, Lieutenant General Shaibu assured personnel that the Nigerian Army will 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 COAS also reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to the welfare of troops and their families, noting that a motivated and well-supported force is essential for operational success. He assured that deliberate measures will 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, where he commended the Emir’s continued support to the Nigerian Army and other security agencies. He further assured that ongoing efforts are focused on eliminating banditry and all forms of criminality, while calling for sustained collaboration between the military and host communities. Don't Miss 2027: We’ll die like flies, hardship will be demonic if Tinubu returns – Charly Boy warns You may like Eid-el-Fitr: COAS lauds troops’ commitment to fight against insecurity COAS urges troops to uphold human rights, civilian protection COAS tasks troops to sustain offensive against terrorists ‘We shall crush terrorists’ – COAS vows, boosts troops’ welfare COAS vows to ensure peace, security in Plateau Nigeria, US Army move to deepen military cooperation