CDS pledges stronger bâttle against insurgency in North-East

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Christopher Musa, has reiterated the Military’s commitment towards eradicating insurgency in the North-East.

Musa made this pledge during an operational visit to the Headquarters Theatre Command Joint Task Force, Operation HADIN KAI, in Maiduguri.

While addressing the troops, the CDS emphasised the need for greater aggression and resilience in confronting Boko Haram terrorists, stressing that the nation views the military as its last hope towards insurgency eradication.

According to a statement by the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Reuben Kovangiya, on Friday, May 16, the CDS stated that more military forces and platforms would be deployed into the area to enhance troops operations.

The statement reads:

“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.” [CONTINUE READING HERE]>>>>