Army Chief Urges Troops to Intensify Offensive in North Central

On May 28, 2026, Chief of Army Staff Chuk Oyema Aziken charged troops of the Joint Task Force North Central to intensify their offensive against criminal elements in the region. During his visit to the headquarters of the Joint Task Force in Ilorin, Kwara State, Aziken emphasized the need to decisively neutralize kidnappers and bandits operating in the area.

He reiterated the Nigerian Army's commitment to safeguarding lives and property, highlighting ongoing operations aimed at degrading the activities of criminal groups across Kwara and surrounding states. Aziken assured the troops of additional combat-enabling logistical support to enhance clearance operations and dismantle criminal hideouts.

He commended the troops for their discipline and focus, stating that their welfare and improved conditions for personnel and families are central to sustaining morale and operational effectiveness across the theater of operations.