The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has vowed that the Nigerian Army (NA) will intensify efforts to tackle emerging security threats while strengthening counterinsurgency operations across the country.

Gen Shaibu disclosed this at the Dabban Lema Camp in Edu LGA of Kwara State on Sunday during a yuletide luncheon with troops on the frontlines.ad

Officials said the camp was formerly a base for bandits before they were dislodged by the troops.

Speaking during the event, Shaibu, who was =represented by the Commander, Signals Corps, Major General Muhammed Abdullah, said the army remained focused on consolidating gains already recorded in various operational theatres and upholding the honour and integrity of the service.

In his address, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq said the luncheon underlined the importance that the Nigerian state attached to the wellbeing of the troops in the frontlines who were engaged in various campaigns to keep the peace and eliminate all threats to national stability.

AbdulRazaq, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Kayode Alabi, said success against terrorists, kidnappers and other bad faith actors lay in unity and effective coordination.

The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 2 Division, Major General CR Nnebeife, thanked the COAS for the morale-boosting event. (Daily Trust)