Nigeria's New Army Chief Vows to Fight Militias

Nigerias new army chief, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, vows to intensify military operations against Islamist militias in the northeast, following U.S. President Trumps warning of potential military action due to violence against Christians. Shaibus pledge comes as Boko Haram and ISWAP escalate attacks on military bases and civilians in Borno State, where a sixteen-year insurgency has resulted in thousands of deaths and millions displaced. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.