By Egena Sunday Ode
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday approved the procurement of additional military equipment to bolster the armed forces’ campaign against insurgency and terrorism in the country.
Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (rtd), who disclosed this while briefing newsmen after a high-level security meeting at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja said service chiefs provided the president with a comprehensive update on ongoing operations and the prevailing security landscape across the country.
Musa said that recent media coverage had not always captured the full scope of military activities, noting that
“The meeting enabled Mr. President to gain direct insight into developments on the ground.”
On the spate of recent attacks, the minister emphasized that security forces had “continued to respond and rise to the occasion,” inflicting significant losses on terrorist networks.
The minister confirmed that several high-ranking militant commanders have been neutralized in recent engagements, with troops seizing enemy assets.
Gen Musa paid tribute to fallen service members, describing their deaths as “highly regrettable,” but stressed that military resolve remains unshaken.
“The commitment of our Armed Forces to ensuring the safety and security of Nigerians is unwavering,” he said.
Musa appealed for public patience, explaining that terrorist groups typically escalate violence during Ramadan.
He noted that commanders had adapted their strategies accordingly.
With the new equipment approvals and enhanced inter-agency cooperation, Musa expressed confidence that security forces would prevail in the protracted fight against terrorism.
“Our agencies are working in concert, fully committed to winning this war,” he concluded.
