Nigerian Army Vows to Uphold Rule of Law, Human Rights in Security Operations

Nigerian Army Vows to Uphold Rule of Law, Human Rights in Security Operations

The Nigerian Army has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting national security while operating within the Constitution, respecting the rule of law and safeguarding fundamental human rights.

Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, made the commitment at the 2026 Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Shaibu, who was represented by Major General Valentine Okoro, the General Officer Commanding 6 Division and Land Component Commander of Joint Task Force South-South, Operation DELTA SAFE, said the conference theme, “Beyond Limits,” reflected the resilience and cooperation needed to confront Nigeria’s evolving security challenges.

The Army chief said emerging threats require a broader national response that goes beyond conventional military tactics. He identified quality intelligence, modern technology, inter-agency cooperation and innovative approaches as essential to tackling the country’s changing security landscape.

Shaibu also stressed that effective security depends on strong institutions, access to justice and the protection of citizens’ rights. He described the Nigerian Bar Association as an important partner in strengthening democratic institutions and ensuring that security operations remain professional and firmly grounded in the law.

He called for closer cooperation between the Nigerian Army, legal practitioners, the judiciary and other government institutions to address emerging threats, protect vulnerable communities and improve national security.

The Chief of Army Staff commended the NBA leadership for organising the conference and praised the Rivers State Government and its people for hosting the event.

He urged participants to move beyond existing limitations and make better use of institutional partnerships to advance security, justice and sustainable development across Nigeria.vThe Nigerian Army has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting national security while operating within the Constitution, respecting the rule of law and safeguarding fundamental human rights.

Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, made the commitment at the 2026 Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Shaibu, who was represented by Major General Valentine Okoro, the General Officer Commanding 6 Division and Land Component Commander of Joint Task Force South-South, Operation DELTA SAFE, said the conference theme, “Beyond Limits,” reflected the resilience and cooperation needed to confront Nigeria’s evolving security challenges.

The Army chief said emerging threats require a broader national response that goes beyond conventional military tactics. He identified quality intelligence, modern technology, inter-agency cooperation and innovative approaches as essential to tackling the country’s changing security landscape.

Shaibu also stressed that effective security depends on strong institutions, access to justice and the protection of citizens’ rights. He described the Nigerian Bar Association as an important partner in strengthening democratic institutions and ensuring that security operations remain professional and firmly grounded in the law.

He called for closer cooperation between the Nigerian Army, legal practitioners, the judiciary and other government institutions to address emerging threats, protect vulnerable communities and improve national security.

The Chief of Army Staff commended the NBA leadership for organising the conference and praised the Rivers State Government and its people for hosting the event.

He urged participants to move beyond existing limitations and make better use of institutional partnerships to advance security, justice and sustainable development across Nigeria.