**Borno Under Attack: Nigerian Army Vows to Crush Boko Haram, ISWAP** The latest wave of attacks in Borno State has sparked concerns over the security situation in the North-East region of Nigeria. However, the Nigerian Army has reassured the public that it is not taking a backseat. The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, recently visited the 7 Division Headquarters in Maiduguri to assess the operations of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI. During the visit, Gen. Shaibu met with senior military officers and the Theatre Commander of the operation, Maj.-Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar. The meeting aimed to discuss the ongoing operations, challenges faced by troops on the frontline, and ways to address them promptly. The army chief expressed his commitment to intensifying efforts to defeat Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). Just a few days ago, several communities in Borno State, including Ngoshe, Konduga, Mainok, Jakana, and Marte, came under attack by insurgents. The attacks resulted in the loss of lives, both of civilians and soldiers, and the abduction of over 300 residents, mostly women and children, in Ngoshe. The Speaker of the Borno State House of Assembly, Abdulkarim Lawan, has expressed condolences to the families of the victims. While the situation is dire, the Nigerian Army's vow to crush Boko Haram and ISWAP has brought some relief to the people of Borno State. With ongoing operations and a renewed commitment to defeating the insurgents, there is hope that the region will soon be free from the grip of terrorism. Gen. Shaibu's visit to Maiduguri comes amid renewed attacks on military formations and civilian communities. However, the army chief has reassured that troops are firmly in control of the situation and are working tirelessly to eliminate the remaining fighters of Boko Haram and ISWAP. Only time will tell if the Nigerian Army's efforts will yield the desired results, but for now, the people of Borno State can take heart in the army's determination to protect them.