CDS visits Katsina to appraise troops readiness

The Chief of Defense Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa on Tuesday, paid an operational visit to Katsina State to assess troop’s readiness to address security challenges.

The CDS said he was at the state on the directive of the President, Ahmed Bola Tinubu, where he met with the state Governor, Dr Dikko Umaru Rada.

Speaking at the Governor’s office, General Musa lauded him 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 strides in the state.

The CDS informed the governor that he was in Katsina on the order of the president to asses Joint Operation Areas.

General Musa further called on the people of the state to cooperate fully with the military and other security agencies in Katsina.

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According to him, ” security is everybody responsibility. All must come to together to ensure security challenges are addressed.”

While addressing troops, the Defense Chief enjoined them to be more patriotic, committed, and exhibit professionalism in the discharge of their constitutional responsibilities. He pledged improved troops welfare and the provision of adequate equipment to arrest insecurity.

Governor Umar Radda in his response, applauded 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 continuous support and partnership with the AFN 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 would continue to demand more, while appealing for increased security presence in the southern part of Katsina State.

Similarly, General Musa was 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.

He added that the country will miss her contributions to the development of the nation. The CDS prayed for the repose of her soul and called on the family to embrace and improve on her legacies.