In keeping with his pledge to combat national insecurity, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), paid a formal visit to operational zones on Friday, September 13, 2024, in Zamfara State.
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Speaking at the government house in Gusau, the CDS thanked the governor for his backing of the state’s security services, including the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN). He complimented the governor on the significant progress that has been made in the last year.
General Musa claimed that despite the state’s security concerns, the people of Zamfara appear content and stated that he was in Zamfara in support of the locals. Additionally, the chief of defence gave the governor his word that peace would be restored in the state, stating, “That is the mandate from Mr. President.” Regarding the freedom of farmers to cultivate without interference from bandits, he stated that the AFN will offer security to the farmers to guarantee a plentiful harvest, so mitigating the current difficulty. The governor is reassured by the CDS that Zamfara has a competent, devoted, and hard-working group of security chiefs. As a result, he promised to quickly apprehend all of the infamous robbers.
General Musa made a further plea to the good people of Zamfara State, urging them to help the security services eradicate bandits by giving important intelligence rather than allowing the bandits to exploit them as informants to thwart military operations. He took advantage of the chance to let the governor know about a shift in the state’s operations being driven by Defence Headquarters. He claims that as of right now, the operations have taken on the role of theatre command, with general officers commanding acting as component commanders.
According to him, this will allow state actors to properly coordinate and maintain control. He added, “Operation FANSAN YAMMA is the new name for the operational code.” In addition, the CDS stated that in order to get better outcomes, the President has given his approval for the deployment of more military platforms.
In a similar vein, the CDS promised cooperation with security establishments held by the state. “We cannot be everywhere; we need positive men and women to aid in the process of achieving peace,” he insisted. The CDS urged the soldiers of 1 Brigade Nigerian Army, whose gallantry ambushed and killed numerous terrorists earlier today, to adopt an optimistic outlook in order to win the fight. He asserted that “humans fight war, not machines.”He promised to supply all the equipment needed to carry out the battle. He also pledged to vigorously work for their well-being.
In his reply, Dr. Dauda Lawal, the governor of Zamfara state, commended the CDS for making the effort to drive from Abuja to Zamfara. “It demonstrates a significant level of commitment,” he says.Dr. Lawal continued, “People are now happy, warm, and believe an end to insecurity is near.” This is because of General Musa’s presence in the state, which has strengthened the security climate. He promised, “My government is fully committed to cooperation with the state’s security agencies, including the military.” He went on to say that General CG Musa has proven to be an achiever wherever he has worked.
He has faith that Zamfara will experience peace as a result of the new policies implemented. In the meantime, 40 terrorists, including infamous kingpin Halilu Buzu, were neutralised in an ambush on the terrorists’ escape route along Gusau Funtua Road by Sector One Joint Task Force (NW) Operation Hadarin Daji. During the operations, motor cycles and arms were retrieved.
