The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has assured Nigerians that the military is committed to addressing the recent surge in insecurity.
General Musa gave the assurance while briefing State House correspondents after a closed-door meeting with President Tinubu and defence chiefs at the Aso Rock Villa.
He disclosed that President Bola Tinubu has approved the acquisition of additional air assets to strengthen the fight against insurgency.
According to him, additional equipment has already been procured to strengthen the fight against terrorists, who have intensified their attacks in recent months, particularly in the northern region of the country.
The CDS linked the recent surge in insecurity in Nigeria to a global push by terrorists and jihadists across the Sahel region, noting that the pressure on Nigeria is largely due to the porous nature of its borders.
He said the meeting with President Tinubu was to review the overall security situation in the country, adding that the President is deeply concerned about the current developments and is determined to see them resolved.
