Defence Chief warns against social media abuse, arms trafficking
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has issued a stern warning to Nigerian Armed Forces personnel, cautioning against social media misuse, as well as involvement in arms and drug trafficking.
General Musa delivered the warning during the passing-out parade for the 87 Regular Recruits Intake and the Depot Nigerian Army (NA) Centenary Celebration held in Zaria on Saturday.
As the Special Guest of Honour and Reviewing Officer of the parade, the CDS emphasized that indiscipline would not be tolerated within the armed forces.
He expressed concerns over recent incidents involving personnel engaged in arms and drug trafficking, stressing that such acts must stop immediately.
“The abuse of social media by members of the armed forces will also not be tolerated,” General Musa declared. “Military operations should not be broadcast on social media platforms, as doing so exposes our strategies and personnel to risks, including exploitation by hackers and those with malicious intent.”
The CDS further highlighted the armed forces’ strict regulation of social media use by its personnel and urged compliance with these guidelines to ensure operational security.
Addressing the 5,867 recruits who passed out, General Musa charged them to apply their training in tackling insecurity across the country.
He advised them to respect constituted authorities and uphold the human rights of citizens.
General Musa also called on Nigerians and other security agencies to support the armed forces in the fight against insecurity, urging citizens to report suspicious activities for immediate action.
“Security is a collective effort, and we need everyone’s cooperation to succeed,” he stated.
Accompanied by the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, and other senior military officials, the CDS reaffirmed the commitment to strengthening the Depot Nigerian Army, which he described as a cornerstone of the nation’s military training since its establishment in 1924.
“We are proud of this noble institution and its contributions to building professional soldiers for the nation,” General Musa added.
(AFRIPOST)
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