“Asymmetric threats exploit vulnerabilities and target civilians, institutions and critical infrastructure,” said the army chief.
Mr Shaibu gave the charge at the opening of the Army Headquarters Department of Special Services and Programmes Annual Stakeholders’ Conference 2025 in Abuja.
The statement said the army had observed a rise in fraudulent online accounts created by unscrupulous individuals to impersonate Mr Shaibu.
Mr Shaibu said the Nigerian Army was consolidating resources and leveraging technology to tackle insecurity in the state.
The army chief restated the need for vigilance, especially during this yuletide period.
The COAS directed the troops to take the fight to criminal hideouts.
The recruits completed six months of intensive training at Depot Nigerian Army, Zaria.
Olalekan Bamiteko formally assumed office as the 12th rector of the Nigerian Army College of Environmental Science and Technology, Makurdi.
An attempted coup to oust Benin’s president was foiled on Sunday.
The chief of army staff, Waidi Shaibu, on Sunday assured wounded-in-action soldiers of the best medical care.
