Christopher Musa

DHQ Makes U-Turn, Issues Fresh Claims On Sokoto Airstrikes

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DHQ Sokoto Airstrikes

Defence HQ blamed secondary explosions for Sokoto airstrike deaths. Military insists the operation targeted terrorists, not civilians. An investigation into alleged civilian casualties is now underway. The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has clarified the circumstances surrounding the recent airstrikes in Sokoto State, describing the fatalities as the result of “secondary explosions” rather than direct military action. … Read more

National Security Needs More Than Military Actions -CDS Musa

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The Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, General Christopher Musa, says military actions alone cannot achieve national security in Nigeria. General Musa stated this at the Roundtable Discussion on Nigeria’s Security and National Interest, organized by the National Counter-Terrorism Centre under the Office of the National Security Adviser, in collaboration with Defence Correspondents, in Abuja. According … Read more

Insecurity: Kaduna Community Calls For Military Intervention

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The Dokan Karji community in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State has appealed to the Chief of Defense Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa and the federal government to deploy the military to their community to end the ongoing kidnappings and killings by bandits. The community made this appeal in a statement by its youth leader, … Read more

Matawalle, CDS Relocate to Sokoto Flush Out Bandits

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Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, and Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, arrived in Sokoto State on Tuesday in compliance with President Bola Tinubu’s directive. Upon their arrival, they held a closed-door meeting at the 8 Division of the Nigerian Army. During the hour-long meeting, the acting Commander of Operation Hadarin Daji … Read more

Fish Out Killers Of Sokoto District Head – Defense Minister To CDS

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 The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has directed the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen, Christopher Musa to fish out the killers of Alhaji Isa Bawa, the District Head of Gatawa in Sokoto State. Matawalle gave the order in a statement on Friday in Abuja, by Mr Henshaw Ogubike, Director of Information and Public Relations, … Read more

Tragedy As Army Recovers 14 Bodies Of Soldiers Killed In Delta Community

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Soldiers

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Fourteen deceased soldiers, who tragically lost their lives in the Okuama community of the Ughelli South Local Government Area in Delta State, have been recovered. The bodies were retrieved by soldiers of the Joint Task Force, operating under the oversight of Major General Jamal Abdussalam, the General Officer Commanding 6 Division … Read more

Army Chief Decries Poor Remuneration, Reveals Soldiers’ Daily Operation Allowance, Salaries

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Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa has disclosed that he receives N1,200 per day as operation allowance. The CDS added that it is the same amount every Nigerian soldier receives as operation allowance irrespective of their rank. General Musa made the revelation on Tuesday while speaking on … Read more

‘No More Accidental Bombing’ – Defence Chief Assures Nigerians

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa, has assured that the Nigerian military will take steps to prevent incidents of accidental bombings from recurring. This statement follows a series of mishaps, including the recent drone strike in Tudun Biri village, Kaduna State, which resulted in over 100 civilian deaths. EDITOR’S … Read more

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