The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has stressed that a unified and coordinated approach among security agencies remains essential to tackling Nigeria’s evolving security challenges.
The Army Chief made the remark on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, while receiving the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, during his maiden familiarisation visit to Army Headquarters in Abuja.
In a statement issued by the Acting Director Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, the COAS said strong collaboration among security agencies is critical to addressing the country’s complex internal security threats.
During the visit, the IGP called for strengthened collaboration and sustained inter-agency synergy between the Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Police Force, noting that such cooperation remains crucial to achieving national security objectives.
Disu commended the long-standing strategic partnership between both institutions and appreciated the Nigerian Army’s support in training Police Mobile Force personnel, which he said has significantly improved operational effectiveness across various theatres.
He also assured the Army of continued intelligence sharing and operational coordination to reinforce joint efforts in ongoing and future security operations.
Responding, Lieutenant General Shaibu congratulated the IGP on his appointment as the 23rd Inspector-General of Police and reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to deepening inter-agency cooperation in line with his command philosophy.
The COAS recalled that his professional relationship with the IGP dates back to their joint service in the United Nations Mission in Darfur, describing it as a strong foundation for continued collaboration in addressing present-day security concerns.
Shaibu further acknowledged the support of the Nigeria Police Force in assisting troops deployed in Kogi, Kwara and Niger states, where ongoing operations against banditry and kidnapping have continued to record positive outcomes.
He assured the Police of sustained Nigerian Army support, reiterating that only through a unified and well-coordinated inter-agency framework can lasting peace and security be achieved across the country.
