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Lt. Gen. Shaibu Warns Misinformation Erodes Public Confidence

8/27/2026

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Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu opened the Command and Leadership Seminar 2026 in Kaduna.
He said military success depends on credibility, public confidence and strong leadership.
He identified terrorism, insurgency, banditry, organised crime, cyber threats, disruptive technologies and information warfare as challenges.
He warned misinformation could erode confidence and told commanders to embed environment in planning.
He said expanding to twelve divisions requires combat-ready formations, Rules of Engagement and human-rights respect.

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Story summary

Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu opened the Command and Leadership Seminar 2026 in Kaduna.
He said military success depends on credibility, public confidence and strong leadership.
He identified terrorism, insurgency, banditry, organised crime, cyber threats, disruptive technologies and information warfare as challenges.
He warned misinformation could erode confidence and told commanders to embed environment in planning.
He said expanding to twelve divisions requires combat-ready formations, Rules of Engagement and human-rights respect.