CDS says terrorists getting foreign funding to sustain attack; Harps on more proactive approach to addressing insecurity in Nigeria

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, Monday, insisted that terrorists’ groups in the country were getting foreign funding to continue their destabilization agenda.

Musa, who noted that some of the surrendered terrorists and even those apprehended by troops were in possession of foreign currency, however, said there was a need for a more proactive approach to addressing security challenges across the country.

This was as the High Command of the Nigerian military, honoured outstanding officers who made exceptional contributions in the successes already recorded, especially the ongoing fight against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other emerging security threats.

The military also explained that the award night for the officers 2025, was incorporated into existing Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day and Regimental Dinner to reward and celebrate those currently making contributions in securing Nigeria’s territorial integrity while remembering and honouring those who paid the supreme price to secure the country.

Musa, who was responding to questions from the press disclosed that military authority was reaching out to its foreign partners to trace and block source of these foreign terrorism financing.

He stressed that terrorism financing was the oxygen that continued to sustain terrorism in Nigeria, stating that if their source of funding was blocked, they would naturally go extinction.

Musa, however, tasked troops to intensify their efforts in combating criminals, urging them to pursue and neutralize threats wherever they might hide.

The CDS said there was a need for a more proactive approach to addressing security challenges across the country, adding that in 2025,

According to him, in 2025 the troops must make a difference in the operations against insecurity.

“We are not where we want to be, but we’re heading there, and I can assure you that by working together, we shall overcome all acts of evil.

“Our task is to look for the bad guys and take them down. Is that clear? I’ve encouraged all our commanders.

“This year, we must make a great difference in all our operations. We must step out of the temple, look for the criminals wherever they enter, and go after them.”