The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has revealed that President Bola Tinubu has approved air assets in the fight against insurgency.
While briefing State House correspondents after a meeting with Tinubu at the Aso Rock Villa, Musa disclosed that the military is committed to tackling the recent surge in the nation’s insecurity.
He said additional equipment has been purchased to boost the military’s efforts in the fight against insurgents who have intensified their attacks in recent months.
“Mr President has given a directive as to what to do next for us to intensify all efforts, collaborate with all our sister countries around us, because it is the porous nature from there that is aggravating our own issues on ground.
“And so all our theatres have been enhanced, equipment has been bought, and Mr President has given us much approval for air assets, and other aspects of security and as we said, it is not only the kinetic aspect, the non-kinetic aspect is most important.
“The President is also looking at discussing with governors for their own support by ensuring that dividends of democracy extend to the community to stamp down the issue of insecurity and we are working together,” Musa stated.