Shettima: Progress Against Insurgency Not Final Victory

Vice President Kashim Shettima warned that the significant progress recorded in the fight against insurgency in Nigeria should not be mistaken for a final victory. Speaking during the unveiling of two volumes titled "Counterterrorism and Counterinsurgency Operations in North East Nigeria," authored by Maj.

Gen. Ibrahim Yusuf (retd), Shettima, representing Special Adviser General Dr.

Aliyu Modibbo, stressed the need for continued vigilance and collaboration among stakeholders. He noted that military action alone cannot defeat terrorism and highlighted the importance of intelligence, technology, diplomacy, and community engagement.

Shettima reaffirmed the federal government's commitment under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to strengthen military operations and welfare. Chief of Defence Staff Gen.

Olufemi Oluyede described the books as valuable contributions to military scholarship, bridging theory and practice in counterterrorism. The volumes reflect lessons learned from decades of field experience in the North East and the Lake Chad Basin, emphasizing the need for ongoing adaptation and investment in military capabilities.