Army Chief Waidi Shuaibu Visits Maiduguri to Boost Security

Lieutenant General Waidi Shuaibu, the Chief of Army Staff, arrived in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, on Saturday at approximately 11 a.m. This visit occurred 48 hours after President Bola Tinubu ordered security agencies to rescue all abducted individuals and ensure the eradication of terrorist and bandit camps in Nigeria.

The directive was communicated by Minister of Defence Christopher Musa during a security meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on October 15. Musa stated that the President emphasized the need for security forces to ensure a safe environment for the upcoming elections scheduled for January.

Shuaibu's arrival at the headquarters of the Northeast Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin Kai, is part of renewed efforts to address insecurity and strengthen military operations against insurgents in the region. While it remains unclear if his visit is directly linked to the President's directive, he is expected to meet with theatre, field, and unit commanders across the state.