A former Chief of Defence Staff General Theophilus Danjuma (retd) has called on current military personnel to take decisive action to end the rampant killings and violence across Nigeria.
Danjuma made this call at the launch of Major General Solomon Udounwa’s (retd) book Big Boots: Lessons from My Military Service in Abuja on Tuesday,
Danjuma emphasized that the military has no valid excuses for failing to restore peace in the troubled areas of the nation.
“The number one problem today is security. We must end the violence and stop the killings happening in our country as soon as possible. Those of you who are still serving have no excuses. None,” Danjuma asserted during his address.
In response to Danjuma’s remarks, Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa reassured the public of the military’s commitment to restoring peace. Musa stated that the armed forces are dedicated to upholding the values of service, integrity, and honour, which are central to military tradition.
“Let me also assure our distinguished chairman that the armed forces of Nigeria are prepared, willing, dedicated, and committed to ensuring we restore peace and security in our dear country. We shall not be deterred. Yes, there will be challenges, but that’s why we are here. I want to assure you that we have learned a lot from your record as very distinguished senior officers who have guided us over the years. We cannot afford to fail, and we will not fail,” Musa affirmed.
The event highlighted ongoing concerns about Nigeria’s security situation and underscored the military’s continued resolve to address these critical challenges.
