CDS General Christopher Musa, Nigeria’s chief of defense staff, has reassured the public once again that the country’s security forces are stepping up their efforts to fight instability.
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During their private meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Friday, President Tinubu and security chiefs did just that.
The summit was called after the situation became even more unstable in certain areas of the nation, especially in the north, where Islamic militants have been targeting both civilians and the military.
In an interview with newsmen, CDS Musa explained that the gathering had come together to assess the current state of Nigerian security and plot a course of action.
He claims the president has given orders to do all in their ability to safeguard lives and property after expressing concern about the current security situation.
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He made it clear that the president is worried about the situation and that they have told him that they are well prepared. A lot of effort is going into this.
According to the Defense Chief, a regional threat has been expanding over the Sahel and into Nigeria as a result of the country’s porous borders.
Recent events have shown a worldwide drive by Islamists and terrorists across the Sahel. According to his explanation, that pressure was the actual thing that entered Nigeria.
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To strengthen operations across the country’s difficult zones, he added that President Tinubu has already given the go-ahead to purchase additional equipment, including aviation assets.
Community participation, interagency cooperation, and the distribution of democratic dividends to rebellious communities were among the non-kinetic methods that General Musa emphasized as crucial in tandem with military action. To restore peace, he emphasized, all security services are working together in harmony.
The meeting was attended by key security chiefs, according to Furucinovel. Among them were Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mr. Adeola Ajayi, the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), and Kayode Egbetokun, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP).