The new Chief of Army Staff, Major General Waidi Shaibu, has said he will review the security landscape in the country to tackle insecurity and defeat threats confronting the nation.
He stated this on Thursday in Abuja while taking over as the COAS from his predecessor, Lt-General Olufemi Oluyede.
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“I am aware of the developing situation in some parts of our country which has put law-abiding citizens in economic hardship, fear and displacement.
“These situations are not acceptable and need my urgent attention.”
He promised to take decisive action to tackle insecurity just as he also pledged to protect Nigerians from criminal threats.
Describing the prevailing security situation—which has forced citizens into fear, displacement and economic difficulty as unacceptable, Gen. Shuaibu said, “We obviously live in tough times, but I have no doubt that we are tough people too,”.
“I want to assure Mr President, our Commander-in-Chief, and Nigerians that we shall not disappoint the nation”.
He commended his predecessor, Gen. Oluyede for the improvement in equipment procurement, infrastructure upgrades and leadership within the Army over the past 11 months.
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He pledged to build on those gains, transform the Army into a more agile and combat-ready force, and deepen collaboration with other security agencies.
