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DEFENCE MINISTER HOLDS OPERATIONAL BRIEF WITH SERVICE CHIEFS TO ADDRESS NATIONAL SECURITY
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The Honourable Minister of Defence, Muhammad Badaru Abubakar, held an operational briefing with the Chief of Defence Staff and Service Chiefs at the Ministry of Defence in Abuja on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. The meeting aimed to provide a comprehensive appraisal of the prevailing security landscape across Nigeria. Director Information and Public Relations, Sani Datti, in a statement, said the briefing focused on operational engagements, challenges, and strategic efforts of the Armed Forces in combating insecurity and restoring peace to troubled regions. The Minister was briefed on the current security situation in the North East, Plateau State, North West, North Central, and South East regions. The security situation in Borno and Plateau states was extensively discussed, with viable strategies developed to counter them and restore normalcy. Sani Datti further quoted the Minister as stressing his commitment to working collaboratively with the Armed Forces to evolve effective strategies for national security. “We are determined to support our gallant troops with the necessary tools and policies needed to win the fight against insecurity and ensure that every Nigerian lives in safety and dignity,” the Minister said. Sani Datti added that the briefing gave the Minister a clearer picture of operational realities on the ground. The Minister emphasized the need for a proactive, intelligence-driven, and community-engaged approach to national defence, reaffirming the President’s unwavering support for the Armed Forces. Sani Datti noted that the briefing allowed the Armed Forces to outline their efforts and strategies for protecting lives and property, as mandated by the Constitution.
