US EditionDon’t Worry About Insurgent Attacks, We Are in Control
- A civic group advocating for security reforms has demanded the resignation of Defence Minister Muhammed Badaru Abubakar after Boko Haram and ISWAP launched coordinated assaults on military installations in Borno State in May 2025, citing his failure to lead the armed forces effectively.
- The group cited inadequate military funding, lack of equipment, and alleged political ambitions of the Minister, accusing him of poor strategic leadership amid deteriorating North-East security.
- Within a single day, coordinated attacks struck military units stationed in Marte, Dikwa, Rann, and Gajiram, leading to casualties among soldiers and the destruction of equipment, while also highlighting serious shortcomings in leadership.
- NPSD President Mansur Ibrahim Dantani highlighted that the current lack of effective leadership has left soldiers exposed and called on President Tinubu to appoint a dedicated Defence Minister, stressing that the country’s safety must not be undermined by individual political interests.
- Meanwhile, Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa affirmed military control over the situation and announced new weapon deployments and strategies to combat insurgent attacks in the North-East.
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Flying EzeDon’t worry about insurgent attacks, we are in control
The Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, Gen. Christopher Musa, has said Nigerians should not worry over insurgent attacks. This was as he said that the military and other security agencies were firmly in control of the situation in the North-east despite the resurgence of insurgent activities in the region. Musa said this while addressing newsmen on Thursday in Maiduguri. “The pockets of attacks should not be a cause for concern as the military and sec…
Military chief visits Borno amid resurgence of terrorist attacks
Boko Haram and ISWAP insurgents have attacked four military bases this week, prompting widespread fear among residents, especially those recently resettled in their various ancestral homes. The post Military chief visits Borno amid resurgence of terrorist attacks appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Tinubu Has Approved More Air Assets To Tackle Insurgency — CDS
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, on Friday assured Nigerians that the military is committed to addressing the recent surge in insecurity. He disclosed that President Bola Tinubu has approved the acquisition of additional air assets to strengthen the fight against insurgency. General Musa made this known while briefing the […] The post Tinubu Has Approved More Air Assets To Tackle Insurgency — CDS first a…
Insecurity: Tinubu Okays Air Assets To Counter Insurgents, Charges Military To Collaborate With Neighbouring Countries
May 16, (THEWILL) – President Bola Tinubu has approved air assets to counter insurgents in the country. The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, disclosed this to State House correspondents after meeting with the President at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Friday. THEWILL reports that President Tinubu, on Friday, met with the
Sahel Terror Threat Escalates Nigeria's Insecurity, Warns CDS — Akelicious
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has called on Nigerians to report the wrongdoings of security personnel, assuring that actions would be taken to address concerns raised. Speaking to newsmen after a closed-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu on Friday, the CDS said the president is upgrading all the nation’s security apparatus to address insecurity in the country. “You will always want to wonder why some individuals are …
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