The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shuaibu, arrived in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, 48 hours after President Bola Tinubu issued a directive to clear all terrorist camps in the region.
The move comes as part of a broader effort to curb the activities of insurgent groups that have long operated in Borno’s rural areas. President Tinubu’s order was issued in a statement that called for the removal of all militant strongholds and the restoration of security for local communities.
Lt. Gen. Shuaibu’s arrival in Maiduguri marks the beginning of a coordinated campaign between the Nigerian Army and security forces to enforce the president’s directive. The chief is expected to oversee operations aimed at dismantling the infrastructure that supports insurgent activities.
While the details of the clearance plan remain undisclosed, the timing of the visit underscores the urgency of the government’s response to the persistent threat posed by terrorist groups in the northeast.
Local authorities in Borno State have confirmed that the army will work closely with police and intelligence agencies to identify and neutralise remaining camps, with the ultimate goal of ensuring lasting peace in the region.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>