The Minister of Defence designated, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), has pledge to carry out a a zero-tolerance policy on banditry and terrorism once he assumes office.

Naija News reports that the retired general spoke during his senatorial screening in Abuja on Wednesday.

Musa assured Senators that he would deploy firm and decisive strategies to confront the country’s security threats.

The former Chief of Defence Staff stressed that his leadership would not hesitate to apply the full force of the armed forces against criminal elements destabilising communities.

He said, “There will be zero policy on anything banditry or terrorism under my watch. We are going to go out. I will make sure that the armed forces will go out fully because security is localised.”

Naija News reports that Musa is currently being screened by the Nigeria Senate ahead of his confirmation.

Musa’s nomination came a day after the ex-Minister of Defence, Abubakar Badaru, tendered his resignation.

Tinubu, in a letter transmitted to the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday, urged the lawmakers to consider the former CDS’ nomination.

The correspondence was read by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, during plenary.

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