Nigerian Army Named Africa's Best in Counter-Terrorism 2025

The Nigerian Army has been awarded the title of Africa’s Best National Army in Counter-Terrorism Operations for 2025 by African Security Watch, acknowledging its exceptional operational achievements and strategic leadership in fighting terrorism and violent extremism in Nigeria. Colonel Appolonia Anele, the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, stated that this recognition highlights the Army's effectiveness in Counter-Terrorism and Counter-Insurgency Operations (CTCOIN).

The award was presented to Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu at the Army Headquarters in Abuja by Major General Teriworie Gagariga, who had received it during the African Security Watch Awards Ceremony in Banjul, The Gambia. Lieutenant General Shaibu expressed pride in the award, attributing it to the courage and dedication of Nigerian Army officers and soldiers.

He emphasized the importance of sustaining operational successes through enhanced intelligence-led operations and collaboration, while dedicating the award to fallen officers and their families.