Sadio Camara has been killed following a suspected suicide truck bombing on his residence near Bamako, in what appears to be part of a wider wave of coordinated attacks across the country. According to official reports, the attack occurred in Kati, a key military base area, where a vehicle loaded with explosives rammed into the…
Nigeria’s Defence Minister, Christopher Musa, has directed frontline troops to engage terrorists decisively, including a shoot-on-sight order, as part of renewed efforts to tackle insecurity in the North-East. Speaking during a visit to Maiduguri, alongside Minister of State for Defence Bello Matawalle, Musa said new military strategies have been deployed to end insurgency across the region. The visit…
The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa, stated on Wednesday that terrorists and bandits operating across Nigeria have suffered heavier losses than government troops, as the Armed Forces intensify operations across multiple theatres. Speaking after a strategy meeting with service chiefs in Abuja, Musa assured Nigerians that the military remains fully committed to restoring peace…
The Minister of Defence, retired General Christopher Musa, has warned individuals providing support to terrorists, bandits, insurgents and other criminal groups to desist immediately, stating that the Federal Government has empowered security agencies to take decisive action against them. The minister issued the warning on Saturday while speaking as Special Guest of Honour at the…
The Minister of Defence, retired General Christopher Musa, has praised the Armed Forces of Nigeria for their swift and decisive response to last Sunday’s attempted coup in the Republic of Benin. Speaking in Abuja at the investiture ceremony for twenty-eight newly promoted senior Army officers, General Musa noted that the professionalism and rapid intervention of…
President Bola Tinubu has sworn in General Christopher Musa (retd.) as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence. The former Chief of Defence Staff took the oath of office on Thursday at the State House in Abuja, a day after the Senate confirmed his appointment following an intensive five-hour screening session. During his screening, lawmakers questioned him…
