CDS Pledges Enhanced Military Operations Against Insurgency
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa has reassured Nigerians of the military’s commitment and determination to bring an end to the insurgency in North-East Nigeria. General Musa gave the assurance during his operational visit to the Headquarters Theatre Command Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI Maiduguri, on Thursday 15 May 2025.
The CDS noted that more platforms and Combat enablers would be injected into the Theatre, to enhance troops’ operations.
The CDS who was briefed on the recent operational occurrences across the Theatre, charged officers and men to be aggressive against the Boko Haram terrorists. This, he noted, must be done with tenacity, as the nation was looking up to the military as its last hope.
Earlier before presenting a brief on the operational activities of OPHK, the Theatre Commander Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, appreciated the CDS for the visit, which he acknowledged speaks volumes on the high premium the CDS places on OPHK.
Prior to his visit to Headquarters Theatre Command, the CDS visited the scene of an explosion at Giwa Barracks, to obtain first-hand information on the incident. The CDS was briefed by the Commander 47 Engineers Brigade, Brigadier General Abdul-Razak Kazeem.
He commended the Explosive Ordinance Disposal personnel for their efforts at making the area safe. He further charged them to remain disciplined, assuring them of the support needed to carry out their activities.
The CDS was accompanied by the Principal Staff Officers from Defence and services headquarters, which underscored the jointness and teamwork in tackling insurgency.
