Tag: CDS Christopher Musa
CDS Musa: Armed Forces committed to protection of democracy
The CDS urged members of the armed forces to act decisively against criminals threatening lives and property. “No member of…
Military fires back at El-Rufai over bandit pay claim
The Nigerian military has rubbished claims by former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, that bandits are being pampered with cash…
CDS Musa says 3,000 terrorists killed, 120,000 insurgents surrendered in 2 years
CDS Musa said over 800 Special Forces operatives have graduated, while many others are still undergoing training in Jaji and…
Buhari was an incorruptible leader, vanguard of prudence – CDS
He added that late Buhari’s contributions to national development, both in the military and democratic leadership, had left an enduring…
“We’re working extremely hard,” CDS Musa speaks on efforts to tackle insurgency
What has happened of recent is that there’s a global push by terrorists and jihadists all over the Sahel area,…
We’ll deploy new strategies, sophisticated weapons to tackle Boko Haram – CDS Musa
CDS said this while also assuring that the military and other security agencies are firmly in control of the situation…
“Don’t sleep, your enemies are not sleeping,” CDS Musa warns troops
Musa made the commendation on Tuesday during a strategic Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) interactives at 8 Division of the Nigerian Army,…
DHQ opens up on CDS Musa’s Canadian visa denial controversies
The Defence Headquarters said this while dispelling what it described as "malicious allegations” on the visa denial issue.
CDS Musa confirms killing of notorious bandit leader, Kachana Nafresh, by troops
Musa made this known at the closing of the 2025 CDS Joint Task Force Commanders Conference with the theme, “Enhancing…
CDS Musa: Bello Turji begging to surrender, but we’ll not spare him
Musa said this while revealing that Bello Turji has declared that he is ready to surrender following the killing of…
CDS Musa reacts to alleged plan to use Nigeria to destabilize Niger Republic
Musa made the declaration in Sokoto on Thursday in obvious response to recent claim by the leader of Niger Republic…
2025: CDS Musa sets agenda for troops in Christmas message
In the message contained in a statement by the Director, Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau, on Tuesday in Abuja, the…
CDS Musa probes death of Okuama leaders in Army custody
Speakings at the End-of-Year Briefing by the Strategic Communications Interagency Committee (SCIPC), Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), on…
Nigeria’s security challenges complex, require multi-dimensional approach – CDS
CDS Musa said, “The College has over the years remained committed to providing world-class training for tactical and operational level…
Cut off of informants, logistics crucial to success in war against terrorists – CDS
Musa, speaking at a two-day Security and Justice Symposium in Abuja on Monday, stressed that denying insurgents access to logistics…
CDS seeks extradition of Simon Ekpa to Nigeria
The Nigerian military on March, declared 97 persons wanted for terrorism, violent extremism and secessionist threats against the country. Among…
Terrorist kingpin Bello Turji now in state of panic —CDS Musa
According to the CDS, the renewed military onslaught on terrorists in the North West had sent panic to the camp…
“Stay committed in your fight against terrorism” – CDS tasks Special forces
The charge was delivered during the Badging Ceremony of Batch 7 Graduates of the Special Forces Operation on Tuesday at…
CDS Musa excited as troops take out bandits’ kingpin, Kachalla, others in Zamfara
Notorious Zamfara bandits’ leader, Kachalla Halilu and scores of other bandits were killed during an encounter with troops deployed to…
Fubara to deploy 6 gun boats against sea pirates
The Governor said those he described as saboteurs are not only attempting to disrupt the course of delivery of critical…
CDS Musa: We’ll soon capture notorious Zamfara terrorists’ kingpin Bello Turji
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has vowed to ensure that the military will…
ACF: Why we are excited over CDS Musa’s visit to Niger Republic
ACF in a statement issued in Kaduna by Prof . Tanko Muhammad-Baba, its National Publicity Secretary on Sunday said the…
CDS Musa to Nigerians: We need useful information to tackle insecurity
Musa said this on Saturday in Abuja while delivering his address at the 48th Annual National Conference of the Muslim…
#EndBadGovernance: Security operatives trailing advocates of regime change – CDS
We want to assure them we on this side that we are fully committed to Nigeria, we love the country,…
Military will step in if violence persists during protests, CDS Musa warns
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has warned that the military would step in…
‘Why 387 arrested illegal miners should be thoroughly investigated’
AED said a thorough investigation of 387 suspected illegal miners is necessary to halt criminality in the mining sector. The…
CDS Musa: Why some Nigerians regard military personnel as enemies
Musa spoke on Friday when the Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Malam Ali Muhammad Ali, led…
Advocates of coup in Nigeria unpatriotic, evil, says CDS Musa
The CDC emphasised that the country’s democracy was achieved through great efforts, military is happy and better under democracy, hence…
140,000 terrorists surrender to military, says CDS Musa
CDS Musa stated this in Abuja on Friday when he paid a courtesy call to Minister of Information and National…
Nigerian soldiers poorly paid, earn below N50,000 salary monthly – CDS
Musa, who spoke in an interview on Channels TV said “My soldiers collect less than N50,000 as salary in a…