Tag: CDS Christopher Musa

Nationwide Protests: Arewa Forum backs CDS Musa’s call for media blackout

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Arewa Forum backs CDS2

The Arewa Concerned Citizens Forum (ACCF) has backed the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen. Christopher Musa’s call for a media blackout on the on-going nationwide protests. In an issued statement made available to newsmen in Kaduna yesterday, signed by its National Coordinator, Dr. Victor Bobai, Assistant Secretary, Moses Enenche and Director, Media and Publicity, Ibrahim Kolo. Recall that the CDS had on Friday, during a press conference in Abuja, asked both international and local media to stop covering the 10-day nationwide protests, which began on Thursday. He argued that…

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Hardship Protest: CDS warns of military action escalation if protest persist violently

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Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Christopher Musa, says the military will intervene if the ongoing nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests persist violently. Musa spoke in reaction to the vandalisation and looting of properties that characterised the protest in many parts of the country on Thursday. Recall that in Kano, protesters looted the newly-built Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) Industrial Park, setting parts of it ablaze. The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) centre was scheduled for commissioning next week. Some youths were seen making away with desktop computers, chairs, keyboards, and other appliances from…

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Elite frustrating efforts to stop foreign illegal miners – Defence Chief

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Defence Chief on mining

Chief of Defence Staff, (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has decried the involvement of some of the country’s elites in illegal mining activities in the country, noting that they are obstructing efforts to arrest illegal miners. Musa, who was represented by Air Vice-Marshal Nnaemeka Ilo, at an investigative hearing in Abuja, noted that when foreign nationals involved in illegal mining are apprehended, they often claim to have connections with influential individuals. According to him, these connections may lead to their release, undermining the efforts of security agencies. The Defence Chief emphasised…

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Insecurity: Military establishes new Commands in Kaduna

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Uba Sani & CDS

The military high command has established new commands in Kaduna State to address insecurity. The three new commands are located in Samaru Zango-Kataf, Giwa, and Birnin-Gwari. Additionally, the Air Force will establish a base in Millennium City, in Chikun local government area. The Southern Kaduna Journalists’ Forum (SKJF) has praised the collaboration between the State governor, Uba Sani and the Chief of Defense Staff, General Christopher Musa, for their efforts in addressing insecurity in the State. In a statement issued by SKJF chairman, Ango Bally and Secretary, Lilian Silas, the…

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‘Military to go after coup d’état advocates in Nigeria’ – CDS Musa

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Chief of Defence Staff, (CDS) General Christopher Musa, has said those calling for coup d’état are enemies of Nigeria, saying the law will catch up with them. Musa stated this while speaking to newsmen during his operational visit and inauguration of facilities at Headquarters 6 Division of the Nigeria Army, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, yesterday. The CDS described those advocating for a coup d’état in Nigeria as adversaries who do not have the country’s best interests at heart, saying, “Anybody calling for anything other than democracy is evil and…

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Remain steadfast against security challenges” – CDS, Musa to army officers, men

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The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa has tasked the Nigeria Army on the need to remain steadfast against the security challenges facing the country. Musa said the Nigerian Army can do more in fast tracking it operations professionally with patriotism towards freeing the nation of terrorism. He noted that the army was driving its responsibility in complete synergy while assuring Nigerians that the army will sustain intensified efforts in its operation. Speaking Tuesday in Sokoto at a special launch to mark the Xmas and new celebration with officers,…

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Terrorism War: ‘Insecurity, now a lucrative enterprise” – CDS Musa

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…Says many Nigerians make money from it Chief of Defence Staff, (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has acknowledged the military’s struggles in ending insecurity in Nigeria, citing its transformation into a  lucrative enterprise for many individuals.Musa made this remark during his appearance on a television programme yesterday. The Boko Haram conflict, initially driven by ideology, has transformed into an economic machine fueled by civilian logistics support and substantial financial gains from illegal activities like kidnappings. This, coupled with funding from sponsors, hinders progress in eradication efforts. Addressing questions about military progress…

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“Officers responsible for Kaduna airstrike to be sanctioned” – Chief of Defence Staff

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Nigerian Chief of Defence Staff Christopher Musa

Chief of Defence Staff, (CDS) General Christopher Musa, has emphasised that the Armed Forces of Nigeria are committed to holding accountable any personnel responsible for the accidental killing of 85 civilians in Tudun-Biri, Igabi local government area of Kaduna State. Assuring the public during his debut media engagement in Abuja, General Musa stated that severe sanctions would be imposed on individuals found guilty as part of an independent investigation directed by President Bola Tinubu. Expressing deep regret over the incident, Gen. Musa affirmed the military’s commitment to transparency, stressing that…

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“No more accidental bombing”, says Defence Chief

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The Chief of Defence Staff, (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has promised that incidents of accidental bombing will not repeat itself. The military had recorded more than 12 cases of mishits leading to the death of over 400 civilians in the last seven years, with the recent being the drone strike last week at Tudun Biri village in Kaduna State, which was said to have killed over 100 civilians. Speaking with newsmen at the 4th edition of the ‘Chief of Defence Staff Armed Forces and Security Agencies Half Marathon Championship 2023’,…

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Why terrorism continues despite huge budgetary allocations – Defence Chief

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Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has given reasons why terrorism has yet to end despite the huge budgetary allocation the military receives annually. Speaking during an interview on a television programme on Tuesday, Musa said the military did not have enough equipment to fight the terrorists, because year after year not all the funds allocated to defence were released. He also noted that civilians conniving with terrorists and supporting them with supplies had been frustrating the military’s efforts to end the war. The CDS said these as a…

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