Nigerian Army vows to defeat foreign jihadists at borders
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The Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Waidi Shaibu, announced on Monday that the Nigerian Army has detected foreign jihadist activities near the country's borders and assured citizens that this threat will be decisively addressed. Speaking at the Nigerian Army Day Celebration 2026 in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Lt Gen Shaibu highlighted the Army's commitment to defending Nigeria's sovereignty and territorial integrity. President Bola Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, reaffirmed the administration's dedication to modernizing the Army through emerging technologies, enhanced capacity, and investment in indigenous defense production. The President also commended the Army for its 163rd anniversary and its contributions to national, regional, and global peace and security. Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara congratulated the Army and praised its professionalism, calling for improved welfare for military personnel.
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