COAS Shuaibu Arrives In Borno After Tinubu Ordered Rescue Of All Abductees

On October 15, 2026, a security meeting was held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, where President Tinubu directed heads of security agencies to ensure the rescue of all abductees in Borno State. Following this directive, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Shuaibu arrived in Borno to oversee the operations aimed at addressing the kidnapping crisis in the region.

The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, confirmed the President's orders during the meeting. While specific numbers of abductees or details about ongoing operations were not disclosed, the government's response indicates a heightened focus on security and rescue efforts in Borno, a state that has faced significant challenges related to abductions and violence in recent years. The current situation remains tense as security forces mobilize to implement the President's directive.

Reported by Channels Television.