President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has granted express approval for the procurement and acquisition of more military equipment for the reinforcement of the battle against insurgency and banditry in the country.
Arising from a closed-door security meeting between the President and the nation’s top security chiefs at the State House, Abuja, Gen. Christopher Musa (rtd), the minister of Defense made this disclosure to newsmen.
“The meeting actually is just for us to review the events. We came in here for the services to brief Mr President on current situations on the ground.
“You know that there have been a series of attacks and the security forces have actually risen to the occasion. We came here to brief him so that he can have a better understanding of what is going on”, the Minister told journalists after the meeting.
“We know sometimes interpretations, especially through the media, have not been too direct. We felt we should put the record straight, which we have done,” he said.
“The terrorists and bandits are taking more casualties. Their commanders are being killed,”
“We have lost a number of very courageous officers and men. It is highly regrettable, but we want to assure Nigerians that the commitment we are putting on the ground is to ensure that Nigeria is safe and secured.”
“Mr President has promised more equipment for us to be able to protect the country against the war, and we are sure of victory,”
“It’s war, and you know war comes in and out,”
“During Ramadan, they feel that when they die they are going to heaven, so they are ready to commit any offence or get killed because they believe there is a reward,” he said.
“We have adjusted our strategies. You can see in the past few days we have taken over those locations, we have killed their commanders, and we have taken over their assets,” he said.
“We will continue to do more. Mr President has approved many things, and they are coming on stream. We are working together as a team,” Muss said.
“Our appeal to Nigerians is not to get tired or discouraged.
“All members of the security forces are here to assure Nigerians and Mr President that we are on track and we will succeed”, he said.
