- Senate confirms General Musa as Nigeria’s new Defence Minister.
- He pledges tougher action against terrorism and banditry nationwide.
- Musa promises investigations into recent security failures.
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed retired General Christopher Musa as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence.
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His confirmation followed an extensive five-hour screening session during which lawmakers questioned him on national security, military operations and his plans to address the country’s worsening insecurity.
President Bola Tinubu had earlier nominated Musa to replace Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, who stepped down from the position citing health concerns.
Addressing senators during the screening, Musa pledged a firm, zero-tolerance approach to banditry, terrorism and other security threats, assuring that he would deploy stronger strategies to restore stability across the country.
The former Chief of Defence Staff said his leadership would apply the full strength of the armed forces against criminal groups responsible for attacks on communities. He also vowed to investigate the withdrawal of military personnel before the attack on Government Comprehensive Girls Secondary School in the Maga area of Kebbi State.
In addition, he promised a full probe into the killing of Brigadier General Musa Uba and condemned the recent capture and killing of a brigade commander in Borno, insisting that such incidents would not go unexamined.
