Friday, May 16, 2025 - The Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, Gen. Christopher Musa, has said Nigerians should not worry over insurgent attacks.
This was as he said that the military and other security
agencies were firmly in control of the situation in the North-east despite the
resurgence of insurgent activities in the region.
Musa said this while addressing newsmen on Thursday in
Maiduguri.
“The pockets of attacks should not be a cause for concern as
the military and security agencies are firmly in control. As you are all aware,
I was in Borno State with the Ministers of Defence and other service chiefs
three weeks ago to assess the security situation.
“I thought it wise to return to reassess the renewed attacks
and engage stakeholders on the way forward. Security is not a one-man business.
I appeal to everyone to join the fight against Boko Haram and ISWAP, banditry,
kidnapping, and all forms of criminality for the peace and development of our
country.
“The Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is
committed to bringing lasting peace and development to all parts of Nigeria.
“What we are witnessing here is an eclipse caused by
pressure on terrorists in the Sahel region, forcing them to increase attacks in
Nigeria, especially around the porous borders of the Lake Chad Basin.
“We are working diligently to address these challenges.
During my recent trip to Russia, Nigeria maintained a non-aligned stance but
engaged with key stakeholders ready to partner with us in this fight.
“We have procured more sophisticated weapons which will soon
be deployed alongside new strategies to end the madness of terrorism,” Musa
said.
The CDS, who was on assessment in the state, also visited
Giwa Barracks in Maiduguri, where explosions occurred at the armoury due to
heat waves.
The defence chief also met with key stakeholders alongside
senior military officials from the Theatre Command Sector 1 Operation Hadin
Kai, at the 7 Division, Maimalari Cantonment.
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