The Digest:
Chief of Army Staff Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu has declared a decisive new phase in counter-terrorism operations, telling troops in Maiduguri they must deliver a final blow to Boko Haram and ISWAP with newly provided combat resources.
Key Points:
- Shaibu addressed Operation HADIN KAI troops, emphasizing the urgency of the new offensive.
- He stated the operation marks a "critical and defining stage" in the long-running conflict.
- The Army has deployed new combat platforms and enablers to support the offensive.
- Troops were instructed to execute operations "differently" from previous campaigns.
- Shaibu challenged soldiers to surpass the achievements of earlier military generations.
- He explicitly stated that "failure was not an option" in this decisive phase.
- The offensive aims to eliminate remaining terrorist elements in the North-East.
As the military prepares for what it hopes will be a conclusive campaign, this mobilization represents both a strategic escalation and a test of the army's capacity to deliver a final victory.
Sources: Daily Post Nigeria
