The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has vowed that Nigerian troops will sustain offensive operations until insurgents and terrorists are denied all forms of support and sanctuary.

Lt.-Gen. Shaibu made the pledge during his maiden operational tour of the Theatre Command, Operation Hadin Kai, in the North-East.

The assurance was contained in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Lt.-Col. Appolonia Anele.

Shaibu urged troops to intensify efforts to crush the remaining insurgents and restore lasting peace to the region.

“The Nigerian Army under my command will pursue this fight with renewed energy, clear focus, and absolute dedication to end this menace once and for all,” he said.

He explained that his visit was in line with President Bola Tinubu’s directive to consolidate the gains of counterterrorism and counterinsurgency operations.

The COAS reaffirmed his commitment to improving troops’ welfare, logistics, and combat readiness, noting that fairness, professionalism, and competence would guide all deployments.

During the visit, he paid a courtesy call on the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar Elkanemi, who praised the army’s gallantry and humanitarian interventions, noting that no local government area in the state was currently under terrorist control.

The monarch pledged continued support through intelligence sharing and prayers for the success of military operations.

Lt.-Gen. Shaibu also received an operational briefing at the Theatre Command Headquarters, inaugurated the Heroes Transit Accommodation at Maimalari Cantonment, laid the foundation for new soldiers’ quarters, and visited wounded personnel at the 7 Division Military Hospital.

He later toured frontline locations in Bama and adjoining sectors, reiterating his resolve to recalibrate operational strategies and strengthen combat effectiveness.

The visit marks a renewed phase in the army’s efforts to completely eradicate terrorism and restore enduring peace across the North-East.