The Chief of Defence Staff ( CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa on Tuesday charged residents of Katsina to cooperate with the Nigerian military in the fight against terrorists.
The defence chief said, cooperate fully with the military and other security agencies in Katsina.
His words, ” security is everybody responsibility”. “All must come to together to ensure security challenges are addressed”.
He gave the charge when he paid an operational visit to Katsina State to assess the operational readiness to address security challenges.
The CDS said he was at the State on the directive of the President and Commander in Chief, Bola Tinubu, where he met with the State Governor, Dr Dikko Umaru Rada.
Speaking at the Governor’s office, General Musa thanked the Governor for his enormous support to the AFN and for providing a conducive atmosphere for troops to operate. He also commended the governor’s commitment and developmental stride in the state. The CDS informed the governor that he was in Katsina on the order of the president to asses Joint Operation Areas.
While addressing troops, the Defence Chief enjoined them to be more patriotic, committed, and exhibit professionalism in the discharge of their constitutional responsibilities. He pledged improved troops welfare and the provision of adequate equipment to arrest insecurity.
Governor Radda in his response, thanked the CDS for coming to assess security situation in the state with the aim of providing a lasting solution.
He assured the CDS of the Katsina State Government continuous support and partnership with the AFN towards arresting insecurity.
According to him, the government is sensitising people on the need to cooperate with Armed Forces and other security agencies.
The governor also said the State will continue to demand more, while appealing for increased security presence in the southern part of Katsina state.
In a related development, General Musa was at the Yar ‘adua family house to condole with them over the demise of Hajia Dada Musa Yar’adua the family matriarch and mother of late President Umaru Musa Yaradua. He described her as a committed and humane woman of virtue. He added that the country will miss her contributions to the development of the nation.
In a statement by the Director Defence Information, Bridagier General Tukur Gusau, the CDS prayed for the repose of her soul and called on the family to embrace and improve on her legacies.
