What New Chief of Staff, Musa Said About Terrorists, Bandits, Others As He Assumes Office

Hamilton Nwosa
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What New Chief of Staff, Musa Said About Terrorists, Bandits, Others As He Assumes Office

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The new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Major General Christopher Musa, has reiterated the determination of the military to go after terrorists, bandits and other criminals in full force.

General Musa made the vow when he took over the command of the Armed Forces of Nigeria from the erstwhile defence chief, General Lucky Irabor, on Friday in Abuja.

He said the military under his command would go all out to ensure that Nigeria was secured.

“As the CDS, my promise to Nigeria is that we’ll continue to improve on our mandate of sustaining peace and tranquillity in our country.

“I will assure every Nigerian to feel safe that the armed forces are up and doing and are highly professional and will be there for them.

“Nobody should doubt our determination to bring peace to Nigeria, and anybody, especially the criminals, bandits, and terrorists who think otherwise, should be ready to face the music.

“The Nigerian armed forces will come out in full force while safeguarding the safety and security of the citizenry,” he said

General Musa, who was appointed on Monday by President Bola Tinubu, also promised to prioritise the welfare of personnel to enable the military get the best from them, saying that a soldier that is well fed, well taken care of would give his best.
General Irabor urged his successor to ensure the values and professional standards of the military were upheld.

He said he had handed over to a tested and trusted officer who, by all standards, is a model for the armed forces.

“I appreciate the president for finding Maj.-Gen. Musa very suitable to take over the reins of the armed forces.

“I ask that you redouble your efforts so that the cherished values and professional standard be maintained.”

“Looking at the mood of the armed forces, they will help you and your team of service chiefs to ensure that the professional standard of the armed forces is retained,” he said.

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