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CDS, COAS, arrive Maiduguri after Tinubu’s order

CDS, COAS, arrive Maiduguri after Tinubu’s order
**Breaking: Nigeria's Top Military Chiefs Arrive Maiduguri after President Tinubu's Directive** In the wake of the tragic triple bombing that rocked Maiduguri, Borno State, killing 23 people and injuring 108 others on Monday evening, Nigeria's top military chiefs have finally arrived in the troubled city. The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. O.O. Oluyede, and the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, touched down at the Maiduguri Air Force Base on Wednesday in a striking white and red-painted jet. This development comes on the heels of President Bola Tinubu's directive to the service chiefs to relocate to Borno State in response to the devastating attacks. In a statement earlier this week, President Tinubu expressed his condolences to the victims' families and praised the bravery of Nigerian troops for thwarting coordinated attacks on military positions. The President described the recent attacks as the "final desperate attempts" by terrorists to spread fear, but emphasized that they are under constant pressure from Nigeria's armed forces and security agencies. He also instructed security chiefs to take charge on the ground and ordered emergency agencies to provide care for the injured. Upon arrival, Gen. Oluyede and Lt. Gen. Shaibu were warmly received by the Theatre Commander of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation Hadin Kai, the General Officer Commanding, and other senior military officials at the Maiduguri Air Force Base. The arrival of Nigeria's top military chiefs in Maiduguri signifies a major show of force and a commitment to addressing the security challenges facing the region. As the country continues to grapple with the scourge of terrorism, this move by President Tinubu and the military leadership is seen as a significant step towards restoring peace and stability in the North East.
Source: Original Article • AI-enhanced version for clarity & Nigerian context

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