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From Okwe Obi, Abuja
Some northern elders under the aegis of
North-East Elders for Restoration, have hailed ongoing military operations across the country, targeted at quelling the atrocities of bandits.
They said the welcome development was part of the reasons they supported the appointment of General Christopher Gwabin Musa as Chief of Defence Staff.
In a statement, yesterday, President of the group, Mallam Bello Katagum and Secretary, Alhaji Sani Sanusi, said that they knew that with his appointment as CDS, Nigeria was going to witness improved security, going by his sterling performance as the Theatre Commander, Operation Hadin Kai.
Katagum pointed out that General Musa’s tenure as the Theatre Commander, Operation Hadin Kai witnessed improved security in the region.
According to him, people in the region began to return to their various means of livelihood as a result of intense military operations against terrorists.
“During his tenure as the Theatre Commander, Operation Hadin Kai, we also witnessed large number of terrorists and their family members surrending to troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
“We are therefore not surprised that he has begun to replicate these attributes as the Chief of Defence Staff.
“No matter the noise we see from the terrorists and bandits, we are rest assured that the Armed Forces of Nigeria is in good hands. Very soon, Nigerians will begin to rejoice over the enemies who don’t want us to leave in peace.
“During his time as the Theatre Commander, Operation Hadin Kai, Gen. Musa was thorough, didn’t side any religion and gave the terrorists a hard time.
“We, therefore, commend what he is doing now, especially promoting synergy which is giving the AFN positive massive results across the country.
“We urge Nigerians to continue to support the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Their sacrifices for peace and stability must not be in vain. We have total confidence in the present leadership under Gen. C. G. Musa that they will deliver,” he said.
