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The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has said that security forces would hunt down enemies of the country. The defence boss also noted that the military high command would not allow agents of subversive agendas to thrive. General Musa spoke while presiding over a press briefing of Superintendents of security agencies in…
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has said that security forces would hunt down enemies of the country.
The defence boss also noted that the military high command would not allow agents of subversive agendas to thrive.
General Musa spoke while presiding over a press briefing of Superintendents of security agencies in the country.
According to him, the joint press briefing meeting shows the respect and love security agencies have for the country.
He said, “We are committed to our task. The only people we are after are the enemies of the state who should be ready to face the law.
“We will not relent in pursuing those who continue to encourage subversion. We remain professional, and men on the field will remain professional as well. We would speak with the same voice.”
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