Tag: Chief of Defence Staff

Defence Chief warns Ortom, Akeredolu against procuring AK-47 for security outfits

Aminu Imam

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Lucky Irabor, says no State has the power to procure automatic weapons for its security outfits. He said this yesterday, in an interview with newsmen after the National Security Council meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari, in Abuja. Recall that while inaugurating the first batch of personnel of Benue States security outfit in August, the governor, Samuel Ortom, had said sophisticated weapons would be provided for them. On his part, Rotimi Akeredolu, governor of Ondo, in September, said the state will procure arms…

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Again, Governor Inuwa Yahaya Meets with Chief of Defence Staff in Abuja

Aminu Imam

From Umar Kaltungo Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, of Gombe State, was earlier today at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja where he met with the Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor. Although the meeting took place behind closed doors, it may not be unconnected with Governor Yahaya’s sustained efforts and commitment to ensuring the sustenance of prevailing peace and security in Gombe State. It will be recalled that Governor Inuwa Yahaya was at the DHQ about two weeks ago, where he expressed Gombe State’s readiness to continue to partner with…

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‘Why we need retired soldiers in fight against insecurity’ – Irabor

Aminu Imam

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Lucky Irabor, says Nigeria needs to fall back on retired military officers in the fight against insecurity. The CDS stated this on Wednesday in Makurdi, the Benue capital, during a meeting with retired senior military officers from the north-central zone. Irabor added that retirees can use their experience of living with civilians to provide security intelligence that can help in efforts to secure the country. He urged the ex-servicemen not to consider themselves as retired personnel, but combatants in active service. On his part,…

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