Nasir El-Rufai, a former governor of Kaduna State, conveyed his confidence in the ability of the new Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Taoreed Lagbaja, to eradicate terrorism and banditry in Nigeria.

The assurance was shared by El-Rufai through a Twitter post on Saturday.

In his statement, El-Rufai asserted that Boko Haram insurgents, bandits, individuals affiliated with the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), and various other criminal elements are feeling uneasy about the appointment of Lagbaja as the new COAS. His appointment has seemingly instilled fear and apprehension among these groups.

With this endorsement from El-Rufai, it is apparent that there is a prevailing expectation that the new army chief will take decisive measures to combat the ongoing security challenges posed by various insurgent and criminal organizations in the country.

The hope is that Lagbaja’s leadership and approach will yield positive results in the fight against terrorism and banditry, ensuring a safer and more secure Nigeria.

“I know the new COAS very well. Gen Taoreed Lagbaja was my last GOC as governor of Kaduna State. He always leads from the front, anywhere he is.

“He personally led troops to confront bandits in Kaduna State. He did the same in the north-east and south-east. The operatives of Boko Haram, IPOB, ESN, and the bandits know [him] well and fear him. He is the best choice as COAS,” El-Rufai tweeted.