The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Major General Christopher Gwabin Musa has harped on the need for youths engagement in meaningful activities in order to reduce crime. In this regard, he called on the media to always promote love and unity in their reports.
The Defence Chief made the call on Tuesday when he received the audience of the Kaduna State governor, Senator Uba Sani and his entourage in his office at the Defence Headquarters, Abuja.
He thanked the Governor as the first to visit following his appointment. Major General Musa assured the governor of the AFN commitment to supporting all parts of Nigeria, especially Kaduna state to combat insecurity.
According to the Defence Chief, the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) is looking at reviewing it's operational modalities with the view to enhancing capabilities for a better result. He added that kinetic and non-kinetic approach to our operations will be strenthen to boost the fight against criminality in the country.
The CDS however, noted that one of the challenges facing the Military in the discharge of its duties, is the administrative bottle- necks involve in the dispensation of judicial cases involving criminals handed over to the civil authority for prosecution.
Earlier in his remarks, the Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Uba Sani, showered ecomiums on the Armed Forces of Nigeria ( AFN) for their immense support to the state, while calling for more support to boost security in kaduna and environs.
Governor Uba Sani noted that Kaduna state is the heart of Northern Nigeria which needs relative peace and harmony to strive. He added that the state is willing to support the AFN with local intelligence and any other neccessary assistance to enable the Military discharge it's constitutional responsibilities unhindered.