Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, General Christopher Musa, has pledged to improve the security of lives and property in 2025.
Musa made the commitment during a visit to troops of Sector Seven, Operation Safe Haven, OPSH, in Samaru, Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State, on Thursday.
The CDS was in company of the General Officer Commanding, GOC, 3 Division of the Nigerian Army, Jos and Commander, OPSH, Major-General Abdulsalam Abubakar.
He acknowledged that 2024 had been a challenging year for the military, but assured that 2025 would bring better outcomes.
“2024 was challenging, but we made remarkable improvements. 2025 will be better.
“Our plan is to do more to bring lasting peace to Nigerians; the enemy is not sleeping and we will not rest until we get it right,”he said.
Musa expressed gratitude to Nigerians for their support, urging them to continue to collaborate with the military to defeat the enemies of the country.
“We want to thank Nigerians for their support; we are appealing to them to collaborate with us to defeat the enemies of our land,” he appealed.
The CDS also thanked President Bola Tinubu for providing the necessary resources and environment for military operations and commended the National Assembly for approving the 2025 budget, particularly the procurement of sophisticated military equipment.
Musa lauded troops of Sector Seven for their commitment in ensuring peace and security in the region, advising them to avoid any unprofessional conduct.
“The president is proud of what we are doing and Nigerians are relying on us to make the country safe.
“We cannot fail. We are on the right track, but we must do more to fully secure Nigerians this year,”he said.
He urged the troops not to engage in illegal activities, but to cooperate with other security agencies and build trust with the civil populace.
“You must be fair and impartial, that is the only way to deal with criminals. Go after the criminals, not innocent civilians,” he advised.
Also speaking, Senator Sunday Marshall, representing Kaduna South, commended the military for the relative peace currently enjoyed in the area.
He promised to collaborate with and support security agencies to achieve lasting peace in the region and the state.
