Nigerian Army Vows to Defeat Foreign Jihadists

The Nigerian Army, under the leadership of Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen.

Waidi Shaibu, has pledged to confront and defeat foreign jihadists operating along Nigeria's borders. This assurance was made during the Army's 163rd anniversary celebration held in Port Harcourt, River State, on a date not specified in the article.

The event was graced by Vice President Kashim Shettima, representing President Bola Tinubu. The theme of the celebration was "Protect the Nation, Serve the People." Lt.

Gen. Shaibu noted the presence of foreign jihadists and assured that the Nigerian Army is prepared to tackle these threats, drawing on historical experiences from the two World Wars and the Nigerian Civil War.

The administration is committed to modernizing the military and enhancing its operational capabilities through the adoption of emerging technologies and investment in indigenous defense products. The Nigerian Army aims to maintain national sovereignty and territorial integrity while addressing evolving security challenges.