The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has directed soldiers from the Joint Task Force North Central, also known as Operation Savannah Shield, to step up operations against criminals terrorizing communities in the region.
Speaking during his inaugural operational tour at Sobi Barracks in Ilorin, the army chief emphasized the need for heightened action to eliminate threats such as kidnappers and bandits operating across the joint area of responsibility.
General Shaibu reiterated the Nigerian Army’s unwavering dedication to its constitutional duty to protect lives and property, stating that troops have maintained steady pressure to prevent criminal elements from running rampant or endangering national security.
He assured service members that additional combat resources and support equipment are being provided to strengthen ongoing missions aimed at clearing criminal hideouts in both Kwara and Niger states.
The army chief also stressed the importance of troop welfare, promising continued improvements to keep morale high and ensure operational effectiveness. He urged soldiers to remain disciplined, professional, and loyal to the constitution and the democratically elected government.