By Nkechi Eze
The Chief of Army Staff, Waidi Shaibu, has stressed that a unified and coordinated approach among security agencies remains indispensable to addressing Nigeria’s complex and evolving security threats.
He made this known while receiving the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, during his maiden familiarisation visit to the Army Headquarters in Abuja on March 25, 2026.
According to a statement by the Acting Director Army Public Relations, Appolonia Anele, the meeting provided an opportunity for both security chiefs to reinforce collaboration between the Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Police Force in tackling internal security challenges across the country.
During the engagement, the IGP emphasised the importance of sustained inter-agency synergy, noting that strengthened cooperation between the military and the police is critical to effectively combating threats such as banditry, kidnapping, and other forms of criminality. He commended the long-standing strategic partnership between both institutions, describing it as vital to achieving national security objectives.
The police chief also expressed appreciation to the Army leadership for its commitment to capacity development, particularly the training support provided to Police Mobile Force personnel, which he said has significantly enhanced operational effectiveness across various theatres of operation. He further assured of continued intelligence sharing and coordinated operations to bolster ongoing and future security efforts.
In his response, the COAS congratulated the IGP on his appointment as the 23rd Inspector-General of Police and reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to deepening joint operations in line with his command philosophy.
He recalled their longstanding professional relationship, which dates back to their joint service under the United Nations Mission in Darfur, highlighting a shared experience in complex operational environments.
The Army Chief also acknowledged the support of the Nigeria Police Force to troops deployed in Kogi State, Kwara State, and Niger State, where joint operations against banditry and kidnapping have recorded notable successes.
He assured of continued Army support to the police, stressing that only through a unified and well-coordinated inter-agency framework can lasting peace and security be achieved across the country.
The meeting further underscored the growing emphasis on collaboration among Nigeria’s security agencies as they intensify efforts to combat emerging threats and safeguard lives and property nationwide.
