The Chief of Defence Staff ( CDS), General Christopher Musa has called on the people of Katsina state to cooperate fully with the military and other security agencies in Katsina in the fight against insecurity to ensure security challenges are addressed.
The CDS was speaking on Tuesday 3 September, 2024, during an operational visit to Katsina State to assess the readiness of the troops and to address security challenges in the state where he also met with the State Governor, Dr Dikko Umaru Rada.
While addressing troops, the Defence Chief enjoined them to be more patriotic, committed, and exhibit professionalism in the discharge of their constitutional responsibilities, and pledging to improve troops welfare as well as provide adequate equipment to stop insecurity.
General Christopher Musa who was also speaking at the Governor's office disclosed that he was in the State on the directive of the President and Commander in Chief, Bola Tinubu to asses Joint Operation Areas.
He appreciated the Governor for his support to the Armed Forces of Nigeria and for providing a conducive atmosphere for troops to operate. He also commended the governor's commitment and developmental stride in the state.
In a statement by the Director Defence Information,Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, Governor Umar Radda in his response, appreciated the CDS for coming to asses security situation in the state with the aim of providing a lasting solution.
He assured the CDS of the Katsina State Government's continuous support and partnership with the Armed Forces of Nigeria towards arresting insecurity.
According to him, the government is sensitising people on the need to cooperate with Armed Forces and other security agencies.
Governor Radda also said the State will continue to demand more, while appealing for increased security presence in the southern part of Katsina state.
General Musa was also at the Yaradua 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 stressing that the country will miss her contributions to the development of the nation while calling on the family to embrace and improve on her legacies.
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