Defence Chief Visits FCTA, Foreign Affairs Ministry; Pledges More Security Presence Across Country

Chief of Defence Staff ( CDS), General Christopher Musa speaking to the press during the visits. 

By Goodluck B Ikiebe

As part of efforts to collaborate with key government institutions, the  Chief of Defence Staff ( CDS), General Christopher Musa has visited the Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Administration,  (FCTA), Barrister Nyesom Wike.  

Speaking at the  Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday, the CDS  commended the Minister for providing effective foreign policy directives for the  nation. 

General Musa assured the Minister of the  Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) readiness to partner with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to discharge it's core functions.

 In his response, Ambassador Tuggar, sympathised with the Armed Forces of Nigeria ( AFN) over the recent Delta killings. 

He commended the AFN for its role in securing the nation, while calling for an enhanced and strong military in Nigeria to stabilise the sub region.

 Speaking at the FCT Minister's office,  the CDS commended the Minister for his sterling performance since assumption of office, adding that things have begun to work and take shape in  FCT within the  short time of the sppointment of   Barrister Wike as FCT Minister. 

General Musa at the FCT Minister, Barrister Wike's office

General Musa also described the FCT as a Mega city that attracts the good, bad and  ugly. 

He also assured the Minister of more security support within Abuja and a cordial working relationship with the other security agencies in FCT. 

The CDS informed his host that the military is building a Rapid Response Team that will involve ground troops and air support helicopters to support the Police in combating crime in the FCT. 

Responding, the Minister of FCT,  Barrister Nyesom Wike thanked and commended the CDS for his  leadership style. He also   condole with the families the deceased and the entire Armed Forces over the  recent killings of  officers and soldiers in Delta State. He described the incidence as barbaric and uncalled for. 

He pledged to support the families of the deceased soldiers to redeem their pains. 

The Minister further added that the   FCT  administration will  support security agencies in FCT  with  drones, vehicles, and logistics  to help fight crimes in the FCT. 

He also said  "the FCT will build a Center called FCT Rapid Response that will work jointly with the Military and other security agencies.to address security challenges in the nation's capital.