The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, urges troops of 1 Brigade, Sector 2 Joint Task Force North-West, Operation Fansan Yamma, to uphold human rights and maintain the highest standards of professional conduct while carrying out security operations in Zamfara State.
According to Mediaplusng.com, the Army Chief gives the charge through the Chief of Civil-Military Affairs, Major General Musa Etsu-Ndagi, while declaring open a sensitisation workshop on human rights and professional conduct at the Command Officers’ Mess in Gusau. He stresses that respect for human rights remains a core value of the Nigerian Army and a key requirement for effective internal security operations.
Major General Etsu-Ndagi says professionalism, discipline, and accountability are central to the Army’s success, especially in counter-insurgency and anti-banditry efforts. He explains that winning the trust and confidence of civilians is critical to defeating criminal elements and restoring peace across the North-West.
He adds, Mediaplusng.com reports, that while troops must respect the law and human rights principles, they are also expected to remain decisive and firm against enemies of the state. He assures personnel that the Army will fully support lawful actions carried out within constitutional and operational mandates.
The Army leadership also issues a strong warning against the proliferation and illegal sale of arms and ammunition. Major General Etsu-Ndagi states that any officer or soldier found involved in such acts will face severe disciplinary measures in line with military laws and regulations.
He reiterates the Nigerian Army’s zero-tolerance policy on misconduct, noting that any action capable of undermining public confidence in the Armed Forces will not be condoned. He adds that professionalism and respect for human rights are non-negotiable pillars of ongoing operations under Operation Fansan Yamma.
Earlier, the Commander of 1 Brigade Nigerian Army, Gusau, Brigadier General Mustapha Jimoh, says troops under his command continue to show strong compliance with operational directives and professional standards. He attributes this to sustained in-theatre training, continuous sensitisation, and regular reviews of Brigade Standing Orders and Standard Operating Procedures.
Brigadier General Jimoh explains that the workshop provides an important platform to deepen troops’ understanding of applicable laws, ethical responsibilities, and expected conduct in both peace and conflict situations, as the Army intensifies efforts to restore security and stability in Zamfara and neighbouring states.
