CDS Musa Pledges Military Support to Ekiti as Governor Raises Security Concerns

CDS Musa Pledges Military Support to Ekiti as Governor Raises Security Concerns

The Chief of Defence Staff ( CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, today 1 February, 2024 received the Executive Governor of Ekiti State, His Excellency, Mr Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji on a courtesy visit to the Defence Headquarters ( DHQ).

2.  The Governor who was accompanied on the visit by the Senate leader, Senator Opayemi Bamidele  and other government top functionaries commended the Armed Forces of Nigeria ( AFN) for keeping Nigeria safe and indivisible.

According to him, the situation would have been worse without the intervention and contributions of the AFN.

3. The Governor also briefed the CDS on the unfortunate recent killings of traditional rulers in the state, while seeking for more security presence to avert further occurances.

4.  The CDS, General Christopher Musa commensurate with the Governor and  assured him of the AFN continuous support to ensure the safety of all Nigerians. He called on the State Governor to consider using the locals to complement and support security agencies in curbing the menace of criminality in the state.

General Musa further harps on the need for the country to have a comprehensive data base of visitors in and out of the nation. This he said will help the security agencies to keep tab and monitor situations in case of any infringement.

5.  The CDS also appreciates the Governor for his support and commitment to the course of the AFN.

Signed:

TUKUR GUSAU

Brigadier General

Acting Director  Defence Information.

1 February, 2024.