“Stay committed in your fight against terrorism” – CDS tasks Special forces
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa
Published By: Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has called on the newly badged Special Forces troops of the Defence Headquarters to relentlessly pursue terrorists while maintaining humility and a hunger for success.
The charge was delivered during the Badging Ceremony of Batch 7 Graduates of the Special Forces Operation on Tuesday at the Headquarters National Mission Force in Bida, Niger State.
In a statement released by Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau, Acting Director of Defence Information, Gen. Musa emphasized the importance of upholding values and principles instilled during training.
He noted that the rigorous training program had prepared the troops for the challenges ahead, stating, “Your character will ultimately define your success.”
Gen. Musa urged the newly trained soldiers to remain neutral in the line of duty, avoiding bias while protecting civilians.
- CDS Musa excited as troops take out bandits’ kingpin, Kachalla, others in Zamfara
- Fubara to deploy 6 gun boats against sea pirates
- CDS Musa: We’ll soon capture notorious Zamfara terrorists’ kingpin Bello Turji
He lauded their resilience, which he attributed to the high level of professionalism demonstrated by their trainers. “As you move forward, remember that your skills go beyond combat; they are also about empathy, passion, and understanding for the people you are tasked with protecting,” Musa added.
The CDS also relayed President Bola Tinubu’s commendation to the troops, praising their commitment to duty and expressing pride in their performance at the recently concluded Warriors Competition in Jordan.
Brig.-Gen. IM Falana, Commander of the Defence Headquarters Special Forces Brigade, revealed that the goal of the 13-week training, which began in January, was to equip the soldiers with specialized fighting skills and unique tactics for modern warfare.
A total of 124 personnel, including nine officers and 136 soldiers, participated in the program.
