Major General Christopher Musa, the chief of the military staff, has expressed regret for the delay in the criminal trials of suspects turned over to civil authorities.
2000 suspected Boko Haram militants who had been detained by security forces, according to ANAEDOONLINE, had not yet been brought to justice.
The lengthy duration of criminal proceedings, in Musa’s opinion, was complicating military operations.
When the governor of Kaduna state, Uba Sani, paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja, according to a statement by the director of defense information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, Musa said this.
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The statement partly read, “The CDS noted that one of the challenges facing the Military in the discharge of its duties is the administrative bottlenecks involved in the dispensation of judicial cases involving criminals handed over to the civil authority for prosecution.”
Musa was also quoted as saying the Armed Forces of Nigeria planned to review its operational modes.
He also assured that the military’s kinetic and non-kinetic operations would be bolstered to combat insecurity in the country.
“Major General Musa assured the governor of the AFN’s commitment to supporting all parts of Nigeria, especially Kaduna state to combat insecurity.
“According to the Defence Chief, the AFN is looking at reviewing its operational modalities to enhance capabilities for a better result. He added that kinetic and non-kinetic approaches to our operations will be strengthened to boost the fight against criminality in the country,” the statement added.
Gusau said Musa also stressed the need for youth engagement in meaningful activities to reduce crime across the country.
Speaking, the Governor commended the Armed Forces of Nigeria for their immense support to the state, while calling for more support to boost security in Kaduna and its environs.
Governor Uba Sani noted that Kaduna state is the heart of Northern Nigeria which needs relative peace and harmony to thrive.
He added that the state is willing to support the AFN with local intelligence and other necessary things to enable the military to discharge its constitutional responsibilities unhindered.
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