Tag: COAS
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‘Soldier-First’ is Back: New Army Chief Vows to Prioritize Welfare, Justice After First Frontline Visit
By Abdulkareem Haruna Newly appointed Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has signaled a clear shift in focus toward troop welfare and accountability, pledging to build on a “Soldier-First” doctrine following his inaugural operational assessment visit to the Headquarters of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) in Maiduguri. The COAS, a former Theatre Commander…
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THE ‘RETURN’ OF GENERAL SHAIBU: A Strategic Masterstroke for Nigeria’s Security
By Abdulkareem Haruna I was on a long journey from Abuja to the heartland of the Northeast region when news flashed on my mobile device: that one of Nigeria’s most effective army generals in the war in the Lake Chad region had been appointed to the upper echelon of the nation’s army. I couldn’t believe…
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We Will Bring in Technology to Enhance Troops’ War Against Terrorists — COAS Oluyode
By Abdul Kareem The new chief of army staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyode, has stated his commitment to bringing in technology to address the ongoing threat of Boko Haram in the Northeast and the emerging terrorism in the Northwest. General Oluyode said that the country’s fight against terrorism has persisted for too long, making it…
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