The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa rtd, on Tuesday directed troops in the Frontline to shoot on sight at any terrorist without waiting for further orders.
Musa, while addressing the troops alongside the Minister of Defence for the state, Bello Matawalle, in Maiduguri, said that the Nigerian military had already deployed new strategies to end the insurgency in the entire North-east.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the visit was a sequel to waves of attacks by the Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in some communities in the region, especially in Borno.
“You are making tremendous sacrifices—many have lost their lives, and many have been injured. While we cannot fully compensate you, be assured that your dedication has not gone unnoticed.
“The President and all Nigerians appreciate your resilience. Stay disciplined, focused, and committed to finishing the fight against terrorism and banditry.
“Our enemies do not wish us well, and we must remain unwavering,” the minister said.
He also announced that President Bola Tinubu has approved the procurement of new aircraft, drones, among others, to enable the troops perform their tasks without difficulty.
“So, I want to appeal to you, not to get tired. Please don’t let anyone come and convince you to do anything illegal. Whether drugs, ammunition, weapons, you don’t have any business and our business here is to go and look for Brook Haram and kill them. Is that clear?
“You don’t have to wait for any order from anybody. To find them out is your duty wherever you are deployed. You take them down. So, I don’t want to hear about somebody saying he was waiting for any order.
“Victory is temporary; our ultimate goal is everlasting success. Nigeria is greater than any challenge, and external negativity will not demoralize us,” Musa said.
