Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen. Waidi Shaibu says the Nigerian Army will contain the increasing terrorism in parts of the country, especially the northern region.
Lt-Gen. Waidi Shaibu made this known during the opening of the 2026 Doctrine and Training Conference at the Doctrine and Training Command of the Nigerian Army (TRADOC) in Niger State.
He maintained that the military was committed to implementing President Bola Tinubu’s directive in stemming the terrorism activities.
The Army Chief explained that the yearly conference is to review activities and get feedback from the fields.
Lt-Gen. Waidi Shaibu noted that the gathering was to chart plausible strategies with a view to boosting its operations in view of the changing and complex operational environments.
The Army Chief, who was the Special Guest of Honour, said the conference was equally aimed at critically assessing and reviewing the extant doctrinal and training efforts of the Nigerian Army.
Editing by Basirat Memudu
