Chief of Army Staff Olufemi Oluyede has charged troops to be more proactive in tackling the rising security challenges in the country.

Mr Oluyede gave the charge on Tuesday while addressing troops of the 3 Division of the Nigerian Army, Rukuba, near Jos.

The COAS said the current security challenges, including terrorism, kidnapping, and armed robbery, were a serious setback to the developmental strides of the current administration.

“These challenges range from terrorism, kidnapping, and armed robbery, among others; this is why Nigerians are depending solely on us to make things better.

“If we don’t curb these challenges, there can be no meaningful development in this country.

“If we tackle insecurity, the money that the government sinks into the security sector will be channelled to providing infrastructure that will make life better for Nigerians,” he said.

The COAS commended the troops for their efforts in tackling the current security challenges in Plateau and its environs, urging them to do more.

“I’m committed to making your lives better; your welfare and well-being are my priority. This is why I’m going round to see things for myself,” he said.

The COAS, however, called on Nigerians to support the Nigerian Army and other security agencies in their efforts to stem the tide of insecurity in the country.

(NAN)