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Army chief visits frontline troops in Zamfara

The army chief is expected to address officers and men of the command before his departure.

• November 20, 2025
The new COAS, Maj.- Gen. Waidi Shaibu
Maj.- Gen. Waidi Shaibu

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen. Waidi Shu’aibu, has arrived at the Headquarters of the Joint Task Force, Operation Fansa Yamma (OPFY), Zamfara State, as part of his ongoing operational tour of frontline formations.

The army chief was received by senior commanders of the OPFY and was accorded the usual military ceremonial salute by the Guard of Honour.

He was accompanied by senior officers, including representatives of the chief of naval staff and the chief of air staff, among other top military officers.

Mr Shu’aibu, who proceeded into a meeting with the OPFY commanders, is expected to address officers and men of the command before his departure.

(NAN)

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