The Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Musa, says Nigeria’s military still maintains control over insecurity in spite of renewed terrorist and bandit attacks in the Northeast.
Musa gave the assurance in Abuja after a strategic meeting with service chiefs and senior military officers to review operational strategies across various theatres of operation nationwide.
He assured Nigerians that members of the Armed Forces are working tirelessly to ensure that Nigeria is safe and secure,
The minister acknowledged that the military had recorded some casualties in the course of operations but stressed that terrorists and bandits suffered heavier losses.
Musa urged Nigerians to continue supporting the Armed Forces and other security agencies, noting that tackling insecurity required a whole-of-government and society approach.
Recall that at least three commanding officers were killed in separate attacks as suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and Boko Haram terrorist renewed attacks in parts of the country within seven days.
The latest casualties bring to seven the number of commanding officers and one brigadier general reportedly killed within the last three months.
