Dare Babalola
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has ordered troops under the 2 Division Area of Responsibility to step up offensive operations and eliminate all criminal elements operating in the region.
In a bid to tackle insecurity, General Shaibu, on Monday directed soldiers to take decisive action against criminal activities, ensuring the region is cleared of all unwanted elements.
Speaking during his maiden operational visit to the 2 Division Area of Responsibility at Odugbo Barracks, Ibadan, in Oyo State, Shaibu commended the soldiers for their resilience, professionalism, and operational effectiveness in combating banditry, kidnapping, and other criminal activities.
“I have been thoroughly briefed on your operations and the remarkable successes you have recorded.
“I commend your efforts and urge you to sustain the momentum. Go after kidnappers and other miscreants wherever they are, whether in bushes, forests, or their hideouts, and ensure these criminal activities are reduced to the barest minimum,” he said.
Shaibu also reaffirmed his commitment to improving troop welfare, announcing that approvals have been granted for the renovation of existing accommodations and the construction of new residential facilities within the barracks. He emphasised that troop morale is critical to operational success and urged soldiers to properly maintain all facilities to ensure a conducive living and working environment.
The visit underscores the Army leadership’s focus on both operational effectiveness and the welfare of troops deployed in challenging environments.
