The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, has committed to strengthening the security of lives and property across Nigeria in 2025.
He made this pledge during his visit to troops of Sector Seven, Operation Safe Haven, in Samaru, Zangon Kataf Local Government Area, Kaduna State, on Thursday.
Accompanied by Maj.-Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar, the General Officer Commanding 3 Division of the Nigerian Army, and the Commander of OPSH, Gen. Musa acknowledged the challenges faced by the military in 2024. However, he expressed confidence that the new year would bring improved results.
Gen. Musa expressed gratitude for the support received from Nigerians and urged citizens to continue collaborating with the military to confront the nation’s security challenges. He also praised President Bola Tinubu for providing the necessary resources for military operations and commended the National Assembly for approving the 2025 budget, which includes funding for the procurement of advanced military equipment.
The CDS praised the troops of Sector Seven for their dedication to ensuring peace and security in the region. He advised them to maintain professionalism and avoid unprofessional conduct. He stressed that the military’s commitment to ensuring safety and security is vital for the well-being of the nation and that they must do more to fully secure Nigerians.
Additionally, the CDS urged the troops to avoid illegal activities, work closely with other security agencies, and build trust with the civilian population. He emphasized that fairness and impartiality are essential in dealing with criminals, stressing the need to target criminals rather than innocent civilians.
Sen. Sunday Marshall, representing Kaduna South, also spoke during the visit, commending the military for the relative peace currently enjoyed in the area. He pledged to work closely with the security agencies to achieve lasting peace in the region and the state.
“2024 was challenging, but we made remarkable improvements. 2025 will be better.
“Our plan is to do more to bring lasting peace to Nigerians; the enemy is not sleeping, and we will not rest until we get it right,”he said.
Mr Musa expressed gratitude to Nigerians for their support, urging them to continue collaborating with the military to defeat the enemies of the country.
“We want to thank Nigerians for their support; we are appealing to them to collaborate with us to defeat the enemies of our land,” he appealed.
“The president is proud of what we are doing, and Nigerians are relying on us to make the country safe.
“We cannot fail. We are on the right track, but we must do more to fully secure Nigerians this year.”he said
He further urged the troops not to engage in illegal activities, to cooperate with other security agencies, and to build trust with the civil populace.
“You must be fair and impartial, that’s the only way to deal with criminals. Go after the criminals, not innocent civilians,” he advised
