Newsbuka can authoritatively confirm that the Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has visited the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, at his palace in Sokoto State.
The visit on Friday was confirmed by the Nigerian Army via their verified X profile on Saturday.
It explained that the visit is aimed at strengthening civil–military relations and fostering collaboration with traditional institutions.
Shaibu, during the visit, assured that the Nigerian Army will work closely with community leaders to promote stability and coexistence across the country.
The Sultan of Sokoto, while responding to the Army chief, lauded the officers for their sacrifices and efforts in protecting citizens and property.
The posts reads: “The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Friday, 26 December 2025, paid a courtesy visit to His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, CFR, the Sultan of Sokoto, at his palace in Sokoto State. The visit highlights the renewed commitment of the Nigerian Army to strengthening civil–military relations and fostering collaboration with traditional institutions in support of national unity, peace and security.
”During the visit, General Shaibu reaffirmed the resolve of the Nigerian Army to work closely with community leaders to promote stability and coexistence across the country. His Eminence commended the Nigerian Army for its sacrifices and continued efforts in safeguarding lives and property, and prayed for sustained success in its constitutional responsibilities.”
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