Army Chief Waidi Shuaibu Visits Borno After Tinubu's Orders

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

The directive was communicated by the Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, during a security meeting held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Musa stated that President Tinubu emphasized the need for a safe environment for Nigerians ahead of the elections scheduled for January.

The President's orders included a call for all security personnel to actively locate and rescue those who have been kidnapped. Although it remains unclear if Shuaibu's visit is directly linked to the President's directive, it is reported that he plans to meet with theatre, field, and unit commanders across Borno State.