The Nigerian Army has said it is considering a major deployment of troops to security flashpoints in Niger State to curb renewed bandit attacks on communities.
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, disclosed this in Minna on Tuesday after declaring open the 2026 Nigerian Army Doctrine and Training Conference organised by the Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC).
The five-day conference with the theme “Enhancing Nigerian Operational Outcomes Through Effective Training and Doctrine Implementation”.
Lieutenant General Shaibu said the proposed deployment is in line with directives from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to apprehend those responsible for the attacks and restore security in affected areas.
He explained that the army would increasingly leverage technology to strengthen ongoing operations, improve troop effectiveness and respond to emerging security challenges in Niger State and across the country.
The army chief commended President Tinubu for his sustained support for military training and capacity building, describing training as central to operational success.
He reaffirmed his commitment to transforming the Nigerian Army into a more professional, adaptable, combat-ready and resilient force capable of fulfilling its constitutional responsibilities within a joint and multi-agency framework.
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