…As Reps organise fact-finding meeting into Kaduna drone mishap
By Mercy Aikoye
The House of Representatives has commended the Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa and other security agencies on the proactive efforts against insurgents, terrorists and curbing civil unrest across the country.
Chairman, House Committee on Safety Standards and Regulations, Hon. Sulaiman Abubakar Gumi gave the commendation during the fact-finding meeting held with the Chief of Defence Staff with a view to “thoroughly examine the root causes of these unfortunate incidences and identify effective remedies to prevent their reoccurrence in the future.”
While commending the ongoing efforts toward combating insurgency and terrorism as well as curtailing civil rest across the country, Hon. Suleiman Gumi specifically commended the “unwavering dedication and tireless efforts of the Nigerian Army in safeguarding the territorial integrity of our beloved nation.
“Their commitment to defending our borders both externally and internally ensures that we can sleep soundly at night, knowing that our safety and security are being firmly protected.
“In the face of numerous challenges and threats, both foreign and domestic, our brave soldiers stand steadfast on the frontline risking their lives to preserve the peace and stability of our nation.
“From combating insurgency and terrorism to maintaining law and order in the case of civil unrest, the Nigerian Army has consistently demonstrated unwavering resolve to uphold the sovereignty and dignity of our nation.
“Their resilience in the face of adversity serves as a beacon of hope and aspirations to us all.
“The loss of innocent lives is a matter of a cause of concern and urgency that demands our collective attention and action. It is imperative that we thoroughly examine the root causes of these unfortunate incidences and identify effective remedies to prevent their reoccurrence in the future.
“During our meeting today, we will engage in a comprehensive review of the operational procedures and protocols employed by the Nigerian Army in conducting drone operations, with a particular focus on enhancing safety measures to minimizing the risk of unfriendly fire and civilian casualties,” Hon. Gumi stressed.
In his presentation, the Chief of Defense Staff who was represented by the Director of Operations of Defence Headquarters, N. I. Ilo explained that the Defence headquarters has put in place a “robust standard of operations that ensures safety of not just its personnel but civilians during operations.
