Nigerian Army deploys troops to Benin Republic for regional security operations

The Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has announced the deployment of Nigerian Army troops to the Republic of Benin as part of intensified regional security operations aimed at combating terrorism and transnational crimes across West Africa. Shaibu disclosed this on Monday while declaring open the Chief of Army Staff Annual Conference 2026 in Abuja. […] Nigerian Army deploys troops to Benin Republic for regional security operations

Original source: Daily Post Nigeria