In a continuation of his operational tour of Defence Headquarters-led operations, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has visited frontline units under Operation Safe Haven in Kaduna and Plateau states.
Addressing troops at the newly established 2 National Mission Brigade in Samaru Kataf, Kaduna State, and Sector 8 Mangu, Plateau State, General Musa emphasized the need for professionalism in operations. He charged the troops to respect and protect citizens’ human rights while executing their duties. According to the CDS, the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) are trained to safeguard lives and property, as well as uphold citizens’ rights.
The CDS urged the troops to intensify their operations against criminal elements, instructing them to take the fight directly to the hideouts of insurgents and flush them out completely. “I want to see renewed and greater vigor in the fight against insurgency as we move into 2025,” he said. General Musa also warned against illegal activities that could tarnish the reputation of the Armed Forces, stressing the importance of teamwork to achieve greater operational success.
Earlier during the visit, the General Officer Commanding 3 Division
