Current Security Threats Daunting, But Surmountable, Says Defence Chief, Musa

Ikechukwu Aleke in Abuja

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen Christopher Musa, yesterday, said the current security threats confronting the nation were daunting, but surmountable as long as the military and other security agencies continued to work together as a team.

A statement by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force, AVM Edward Gabkwet, stated that the CDS also called for continued collaboration and cooperation among the services and other security agencies.

Musa, who said this while being briefed at the Strategic Operations Centre, Headquarters, Nigerian Air Force, emphasised the need for increased discipline among personnel, stressing that “all hands must be on deck” to achieve the desired results”.

He expressed delight at the high level of synergy among members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) amid the numerous operational successes being recorded against terrorists, insurgents, kidnappers and other criminal elements in the country.

The CDS applauded the military for the renewed efforts in the fight against oil theft in the Niger Delta region, which  he said was in line with the directive of President Bola Tinubu towards ramping up oil production in the region.

Appreciating NAF personnel for their unwavering dedication and hard work, Musa assured that he was fully committed to providing all necessary support to enable the NAF and other services rid the nation of its security challenges.

He encouraged the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, to maintain the momentum and continue working collaboratively with other services to ensure the security and stability of the country.

“We must continue to enhance our synergy and intensify air operations to combat terrorists and other criminal elements, curbing their operational freedom and fostering favourable conditions for successful ground operations by our troops,” he said.