In an update published by Daily Post, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has issued a stern warning to insurgent groups following a series of daring raids in Borno State. Speaking after a high-level operational assessment in Maiduguri, Shaibu assured the public that the Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin Kai, is intensifying its offensive to “eliminate the remaining fighters” of Boko Haram and ISWAP.
The recent spike in violence has seen attacks on military formations and civilian communities in Ngoshe, Konduga, and Marte. The Army Chief’s visit was intended to address the logistical needs of frontline troops and recalibrate the military’s response to these guerrilla-style ambushes. He emphasized that the military remains undeterred by the recent setbacks.
The security situation was further corroborated by The Nation, which quoted Vice President Kashim Shettima stating the government “will not tolerate any sanctuary” for terrorists. Vanguard also reported on the displacement caused by the attacks, noting that “over 300 villagers remain missing” following the Ngoshe abduction.
Echotitbits take: The resurgence of attacks in the North-East suggests that the insurgents are testing the limits of the new military leadership. Expect a massive kinetic operation in the coming weeks as the Army seeks to reclaim the initiative and rescue abducted civilians.
Source: Al-Jazeera – https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/1/26/at-least-20-nigerian-soldiers-killed-in-attack-on-remote-army-base, March 8, 2026
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