COAS urges unified, coordinated approach to combat insecurity

2026-03-25 - 18:53

By Kingsley Omonobi The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has called for a unified and coordinated approach among the military, the Police and other security agencies as a cornerstone to tackling Nigeria’s evolving security threats The COAS made the call when the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu paid a familiarization visit to the army headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday. Lt. Gen Shaibu congratulated the IGP on his well-deserved appointment as the 23rd Inspector General of Police and reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to deepening jointness in line with his command philosophy. He noted that professional relationship between the Nigeria. Army and the Nigeria Police dates back to their joint service in the United Nations Mission in Darfur, reflecting a shared foundation of cooperation in complex operational environments. The COAS also acknowledged the invaluable support of the Nigeria Police Force, particularly in support of troops deployed in Kogi, Kwara and Niger states, where ongoing operations against banditry and kidnapping continue to yield favourable results. He assured the IGP of sustained Nigerian Army support to the Nigeria Police Force, reiterating that “only through a unified and well-coordinated inter-agency framework can enduring peace and security be achieved nationwide”. In his remarks, IGP Disu emphasised the need for strengthened collaboration and sustained inter-agency synergy between the Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Police Force to more effectively tackle prevailing internal security threats. He commended the long-standing and strategic partnership between both institutions, noting noting that such cooperation remains vital to the attainment of national security objectives. The IGP further expressed appreciation to the COAS for his commitment to capacity development, particularly the Nigerian Army’s support in training Police Mobile Force personnel, which has significantly enhanced operational effectiveness across multiple theatres. He assured the Army of continued intelligence sharing and operational coordination to reinforce joint efforts in ongoing and future security operations.