The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has ordered stronger security along major humanitarian supply routes in Borno State following renewed threats from terrorist groups.
The directive focuses on the Dikwa–Gamboru Ngala corridor, a key route for aid delivery and security operations in Nigeria’s North-East.
Shaibu gave the order during a meeting with the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN OCHA) in Abuja, according to a statement by the Nigerian Army.
He called for improved protection of troops, better escort arrangements for aid convoys, and closer coordination between the military and humanitarian agencies to ensure safe delivery of relief materials.
The army chief also reaffirmed the military’s commitment to supporting humanitarian operations, especially as authorities continue to resettle displaced persons across Borno.
He described the Dikwa–Gamboru Ngala axis as a high-risk area where remnants of terrorist groups still threaten aid activities.
The route is considered strategically important for security and economic recovery, with the Federal Government recently highlighting it as a critical corridor for movement, trade, and military access in the region.
UN OCHA’s Head of Office in Nigeria, Danielle Parry, commended the military’s support but warned that insecurity in parts of Borno continues to hinder humanitarian access.
She noted that nearly six million people in the North-East still rely on aid and called for sustained military support, including clearance of explosive devices and increased patrols along key routes.
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