By Shola Akingboye, 13 October 2023
The Chief of Defence Staff ( CDS), General Christopher on Friday, received the Emir of Kano Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, and his Zazzau counterpart, Mallam Ahmed Nuhu Bamali at a separate courtesy call to his office at the Defence Headquarters ( DHQ), Abuja.
The Emir of Zauzau who earlier visited said he came to thank the CDS for his foresight in visiting the palace to condole with the emirate over the death of about 8 worshippers in the recent Zaria Central Mosque collapse.
Ambassador Bamaili further prayed for the Armed Forces of Nigeria ( AFN) successes in all its operations, while commending the AFN for maintaining peace in the nation.
The Emir of Kano who led other emirate chiefs to DHQ said the AFN has contributed significantly to the history of Nigeria. He expressed the emirate’s appreciation of the immense sacrifices of the Military to nation-building.
Alhaji Aminu further disclosed that there is a need for the military to be encouraged while commending the good working relationships existing between the emirate council and the 3 Brigade in Kano. He added that Kano and Nigeria is safe with the assurance of the country’s traditional rulers support.
In his response to the Emir of Zauzau, the CDS, General Musa asserted that the Emir’s visit would go a long way in boosting troop’s sale. He thanked the first class for his show of love to the AFN and assured Nigerians of the military resolve to tackle insecurity in the country.
He promised to deal decisively with insecurity along the Zaria axis and other troubled parts of the nation. He assured the nation that Nigeria will record remarkable progress under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
The CDS thanked the Emir and good people of Kano for their resilience to insecurity challenges in the North West and pledged to support all parts of the nation to combat criminalities.
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