The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa has restated that the security challenges facing the country would soon be a thing of the past and sought prayers for the military to succeed.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria, Musa stated this during a condolence visit to the Emir of Zazau, Malam Ahmed ed Bamalli, on Friday evening in Zaria, Kaduna State.
He said: “I am in Kaduna for the Passing-out parade at Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna, but felt I should take time out to pay you this condolence visit.
“As a father to me and the entire north, I count on your support and prayers so that we succeed in our various operations.
“I was here severally, I was in here in Zaria as the Commandant, Nigerian Army, Depot, and now as a Chief of Defence Staff, to God be the glory”.
Musa accompanied by some top military officers commiserated with them over the death of eight worshippers, who died in a mosque collapse.
The CDS conveyed the condolence of the Armed Forces and prayed for the repose of the souls of those who lost their lives in the tragic incident.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that on Aug. 11, eight worshipers died and 25 others sustained injuries sequel to the collapse of a section of the 150-year-old Zaria Central Mosque during a congregational prayer session.
“I was here severally, I was in here in Zaria as the Commandant, Nigerian Army, Depot, and now as a Chief of Defence Staff, to God be the glory”.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that on Aug. 11, eight worshipers died and 25 others sustained injuries sequel to the collapse of a section of the 150-year-old Zaria Central Mosque during a congregational prayer session.
Responding, Bamalli expressed gratitude for the visit and commended President Bola Tinubu for finding Gen. Musa worthy of the appointment.
