From Timothy Olanrewaju, Maiduguri
Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, said the army was reviewing its operational activities to provide strategic foresight to tackle recent security challenges in the country.
Gen Oluyede disclosed this at the opening of the 2025 First Bi-Annual Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Conference in Maiduguri, Borno State, yesterday.
He tasked top ranking army personnel to develop practical solutions that would strengthen the service effectiveness in safeguarding the nation’s peace and security.
He stressed the need for the Nigerian Army to commit itself toward aligning its kinetic and non-kinetic operations with the dynamic nature of the operating environment.
“It is evident that the terrorists have adopted new strategies that are aimed at shaping the battle space in their favour.
“We have recorded a number of incidents where our brave warriors have paid the supreme price in the performance of their legitimate duty. “The loss of these brave men is deeply regrettable and serves as a painful reminder of the depth of sacrifice that the officers and men of the Nigerian Army continue to make in the defence of our great nation, Nigeria,” he said.
Oluyede said the Army as an institution must not allow the setbacks to dampen its spirit or diminish its collective resolve to stamp out that which seeks to ridicule the sanctity of Nigeria’s sovereignty.
“As the Nigerian Army continues to prioritise its efforts for the best possible results, the ability to collaborate with the Nigerian Navy, the Nigerian Air Force, other security agencies and institutions at the federal and state government levels, has aided us in fulfilling our mandate.
“It is pertinent to state that the Nigerian Army has been encouraged by the commitment and support of the political leadership.”
COAS, however, said the Nigerian Army would continue to appreciate the collective efforts of both states and federal government, assuring that the victory against the nameless and faceless reprobates is absolute.
He also unveiled five brand new armoured vehicles as part of his strategy to enhance the operational capabilities of the Theatre Command, Operation Hadin Kai North East.