CDS Musa: We’ll Clear Bandit-Held Areas This Year

In a resolute commitment to ensuring the safety and security of communities, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has declared that no community in Nigeria will be held by bandits this year. General Musa made this significant announcement during an interview on Channels Television’s inaugural episode of The Morning Brief on Monday, where he urged the public to lend their support to achieve this ambitious goal.

Collaborating with state governments, General Musa emphasized the military’s dedication to identifying areas stifled by insurgents and bandits, assuring that concerted efforts would be made to liberate these communities within the year. He expressed optimism that once these areas were cleared of threats, residents could return to their homes from Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps.

The announcement comes in the aftermath of a tragic Christmas Eve attack on Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi local government areas in Plateau, where marauding assailants claimed the lives of 200 people and left hundreds more injured. General Musa acknowledged the challenges faced by security personnel in the region and called for collaborative efforts to combat the growing crisis....[CONTINUE READING HERE ▶▶]

Addressing the recent attacks in Plateau, General Musa highlighted the intention behind such acts of violence, stating, “The purpose is to embarrass everybody and to make the government look stupid.” He assured that the military was actively pursuing those responsible and making arrests in connection with the incidents.

Responding to concerns about the military’s delayed response to terror-prone areas, General Musa acknowledged the vastness of the affected region, asserting, “We cannot be everywhere.”

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