Waidi Shaibu
Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu is the Chief of Army Staff of Nigeria, who has been actively involved in coordinating security efforts following the abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi State. He has emphasized the need for intelligence-driven operations to locate and rescue the kidnapped students, demonstrating a commitment to addressing the ongoing security challenges in the region.
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Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu has commended the Armed Forces of Liberia for its remarkable transformation.
Nigerian Army Chief Hails AFL Transformation | News
Liberia· 2026-02-12
Major General Waidi Shaibu is the Chief of Army Staff of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Barclay Training Center, Monrovia, Liberia | NewsLiberia· 2026-02-11
Lt Gen Waidi Shaibu is the Chief of Army Staff of Nigeria who was present during the discussions with Gen Anderson.
Nigeria, US Discuss Military Cooperation & Joint Exercises
Nigeria· 2026-02-09
Lt Gen Waidi Shaibu is the Chief of Army Staff of Nigeria.
Tinubu & US AFRICOM Chief Hold Nigeria-US Security TalksNigeria· 2026-02-09
Lt.-Gen Waidi Shaibu is the Chief of Army Staff.
Tinubu receives US military delegation at Aso RockNigeria· 2026-02-08
Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu emphasized the Nigerian Army's commitment to community development.
Sokoto, Army unveil renovated primary schoolNigeria· 2026-01-31
Lt Gen Waidi Shaibu is the Chief of Army Staff.
Tinubu, govs mark Armed Forces Day across NigeriaNigeria· 2026-01-16
Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu called for deeper strategic cooperation between the Nigerian Army and the United States Army.
US Votes $413m for Security Operations in Nigeria & AfricaNigeria· 2026-01-16
Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu received the Service and Sacrifice Award for exemplifying selfless service and providing decisive leadership in counter-insurgency and internal security operations across multiple theatres.
FG Confers National Honours on Fallen Soldiers & VeteransNigeria· 2026-01-14
Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu has assured that the Nigerian Army will continue to pursue both kinetic and non-kinetic operations to improve security across the country.
Army pledges kinetic, non-kinetic efforts to improve securitNigeria· 2025-12-25
The Chief of Army Staff, Maj. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, ordered troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA to intensify efforts in the search-and-rescue mission for students abducted in Kebbi State.
One of 25 Students EscapesNigeria· 2025-11-19
Waidi Shaibu is the chief of staff of the Nigerian army who ordered troops to search for the kidnapped schoolgirls.
Nigeria : mobilisation « jour et nuit » pour retrouver 25 lycéennes enlevées à Kebbi, les tensions avec les Etats-Unis ravivées
France· 2025-11-19
Nigeria's Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu met with soldiers in the hours after the attack and directed operations to rescue the abducted girls.
NWA working to restore traffic signals in western parishes | News
Jamaica· 2025-11-18
Nigeria's Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu met with soldiers in the hours after the attack.
One of 25 abducted students in Nigeria escapes as the search continues for the missing girls | NewsJamaica· 2025-11-18Nigeria's Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu met with soldiers in the hours after the attack.
Gov't says it will work with established importers to bring food into Jamaica | NewsJamaica· 2025-11-18
