We Cannot Address Today’s Complex Security Threats Alone, Says Army Chief

We Cannot Address Today’s Complex Security Threats Alone, Says Army Chief

Linus Aleke in Abuja

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has emphasised that the Nigerian Army cannot tackle the country’s increasingly complex security challenges in isolation, underscoring the importance of stronger collaboration among security agencies, government institutions, local communities and other critical stakeholders.

According to the Army Chief, contemporary threats such as terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other forms of criminality require a coordinated, multi-dimensional response that extends beyond military operations.

He noted that enhanced intelligence sharing, community engagement and inter-agency cooperation remain vital to achieving sustainable peace and security across the nation.