The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-General Waidi Shaibu, has called for enhanced collaboration with traditional institutions to bolster ongoing military operations across Nigeria. General Shaibu made the appeal during a visit to the Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu I, at his palace on Thursday.
The visit underscored the army’s commitment to engaging traditional leaders in efforts to maintain peace and security in their communities.
In a statement issued on Friday by the Army spokesperson, Colonel Apollonia Anele, the COAS expressed profound appreciation to the monarch and the Lagos traditional council for their consistent support of the Nigerian Army’s operations.
General Shaibu emphasized that traditional institutions play a critical role in community mobilization, intelligence sharing, and fostering trust between the military and local populations.
He called on leaders across the country to continue partnering with the army to enhance security and protect citizens. Oba Akiolu welcomed the COAS, pledging continued collaboration between the palace, the council of chiefs, and the Nigerian Army to ensure peace and stability in Lagos and beyond.
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