General Christopher Musa, the chief of defence staff, has pledged to improve the security of lives and property in Nigeria in 2025.

Mr Musa made the commitment during a visit to troops of Sector Seven, Operation Safe Haven, in Samaru, Zangon Kataf LGA in Kaduna, on Thursday.

The defence chief was in the company of Maj.-Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division of the Nigerian Army, Jos and Commander OPSH.

He acknowledged that 2024 was challenging for the military but assured that 2025 would bring better outcomes.

“2024 was challenging, but we made remarkable improvements. 2025 will be better. Our plan is to do more to bring lasting peace to Nigerians. The enemy is not sleeping, and we will not rest until we get it right,” he said.

Mr Musa thanked Nigerians for their support, urging them to continue collaborating with the military to defeat the country’s enemies.

“We want to thank Nigerians for their support; we are appealing to them to collaborate with us to defeat the enemies of our land,” he appealed.

Mr Mus also thanked President Bola Tinubu for providing the necessary resources and environment for military operations and commended the National Assembly for approving the 2025 budget, particularly for procuring sophisticated military equipment.

The military chief lauded the troops of Sector Seven for their commitment to ensuring peace and security in the region, advising them to avoid unprofessional conduct.

“The president is proud of what we are doing, and Nigerians are relying on us to make the country safe. We cannot fail. We are on the right track, but we must do more to fully secure Nigerians this year,” he said.

Mr Musa further urged the troops not to engage in illegal activities, to cooperate with other security agencies, and to build trust with the civil populace.

“You must be fair and impartial. That’s the only way to deal with criminals. Go after the criminals, not innocent civilians,” he advised.

(NAN)