Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Retired), has arrived in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, to personally evaluate the ongoing security situation in the North-East region.
The minister was received upon arrival by the Theatre Commander of Joint Task Force North East (Operation Hadin Kai), Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, and other top military officers. This marks his first official visit to the state since assuming office as Defence Minister.
Gen. Musa’s trip comes amid renewed insurgent activities in parts of Borno State. His schedule includes engaging directly with frontline troops, commissioning completed military projects, reviewing current operations, and holding strategic briefings with field commanders at the theatre headquarters.
The visit follows President Bola Tinubu’s earlier directive for service chiefs to relocate temporarily to Maiduguri to intensify counter-insurgency efforts after a series of coordinated attacks. It builds on recent trips by the Chief of Defence Staff and Chief of Army Staff to the region.
Military sources describe the minister’s on-ground assessment as a clear demonstration of the Federal Government’s resolve to boost operational effectiveness, enhance troop morale, and restore lasting peace and stability to the North-East. Further details on outcomes from the visit are expected in the coming days.
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