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The Digest:

Major General Waidi Shuaibu has been appointed as Nigeria's new Chief of Army Staff, bringing a distinguished record of counter-insurgency leadership from his recent role as Theatre Commander of Operation Hadin Kai. The battle-tested general, who oversaw significant gains against terrorism in the Northeast, now assumes command of Africa's largest army during a critical security period.

Key Points:
  • Gen. Shuaibu previously served as Theatre Commander of Operation Hadin Kai.
  • Under his command, over 567 terrorists were neutralized in 14 months.
  • He oversaw the rescue of more than 2,225 civilians from terrorist captivity.
  • His leadership contributed to the surrender of 121,012 fighters and their families.
  • Shuaibu prioritized civil-military cooperation and infrastructure development.
  • He received the Security Watch Award for Outstanding Defence Command in Africa.
  • The general takes command amid ongoing security challenges nationwide.
This appointment places a proven counter-insurgency expert at the helm of the Nigerian Army as it confronts multiple security threats across the country.

Sources: Zagazola Makama