The new Chief of Army Staff, Lt. -Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, during the Commanding Officers’ Workshop 2021, titled “Repositioning the Nigerian Army to Defeat Contemporary Adversaries in a Joint Environment,” at Uyo, Awka Ibom State, said that he would soon deal decisively with all those separatists working to divide Nigeria. According to him:
“The Nigerian Army under my leadership would remain proactive and jointly work with other security agencies to decisively deal with threats facing the nation.
“The Nigerian Army under my watch remains resolute and is poised more than ever before to decisively deal with individuals or groups that threaten the peace, security and stability of our great nation.”