General Christopher Musa, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), says the military has procured more sophisticated weapons to prosecute the fight against terrorists in Nigeria.
Speaking to journalists on Thursday during an assessment visit to Maiduguri, the Borno state capital, Musa assured Nigerians that there is no cause for alarm, stressing that the military and other security agencies are in control of the situation in the north-east.
He noted that the increasing pressure on terrorists in the Sahel region is pushing them to intensify attacks in Nigeria, especially within the porous borders of the Lake Chad Basin.
“We have procured more sophisticated weapons which will soon be deployed alongside new strategies to end the madness of terrorism,” Musa said.
“The pockets of attacks should not be a cause for concern, as the military and security agencies are firmly in control.
“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.”
The CDS said the President Bola Tinubu-led administration is committed to bringing a lasting solution to insecurity in the country.
He appealed to Nigerians to join in the fight against terrorism, noting that security is everyone’s business.
“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,” he added.
“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.”
Musa, who met with key stakeholders and senior military officials from the theatre command sector 1 operation Hadin Kai at the 7 Division, Maimalari Cantonment, also visited Giwa Barracks in Maiduguri, where explosions occurred at the armoury due to heat waves.
