CDS Archives - Security Digest https://securitydigestng.com/tag/cds/ Reporting Nigeria security Sun, 22 Mar 2026 14:25:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://securitydigestng.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/cropped-Security-Digest-Favicon-32x32.png CDS Archives - Security Digest https://securitydigestng.com/tag/cds/ 32 32 Community Support is Nigeria’s Strongest Weapon in Fight Against Insecurity https://securitydigestng.com/2026/03/22/community-support-is-nigerias-strongest-weapon-in-fight-against-insecurity/ Sun, 22 Mar 2026 14:25:55 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=22302 Community Support is Nigeria’s Strongest Weapon in Fight Against Insecurity by Chidi Omeje I listened closely to the Chief of Defence Staff, General Oluyede, during his recent media interaction in Maiduguri, where he spoke about the critical role of community support in the fight against Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorism. He spoke clearly and unambiguously about the […]

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]]> CDS, COAS Storm Maiduguri After Bombings, Order Relentless Offensive to Crush Terrorists https://securitydigestng.com/2026/03/19/cds-coas-storm-maiduguri-after-bombings-order-relentless-offensive-to-crush-terrorists/ Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:21:29 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=22253 CDS, COAS Storm Maiduguri After Bombings, Order Relentless Offensive to Crush Terrorists Nigeria’s top military leadership on Wednesday moved swiftly to reinforce ongoing counterterrorism operations in the North-East, as the Chief of Defence Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, and the Chief of Army Staff, Waidi Shaibu, arrived in Maiduguri for an operational assessment visit following recent suicide […]

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]]> CDS urges Borno, Yobe residents to take ownership of fight against terror, says enemy operating from within https://securitydigestng.com/2026/03/18/cds-urges-borno-yobe-residents-to-take-ownership-of-fight-against-terror-says-enemy-operating-from-within/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:50:44 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=22235 CDS urges Borno, Yobe residents to take ownership of fight against terror, says enemy operating from within The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has raised fresh concerns over internal complicity in the protracted insurgency in the North-East, urging residents of Borno and Yobe to take ownership of the fight against terrorism. Oluyede’s […]

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]]> Operation Savannah Shield Launched in Kwara as CDS Vows to Dismantle Terror Networks https://securitydigestng.com/2026/02/20/operation-savannah-shield-launched-in-kwara-as-cds-vows-to-dismantle-terror-networks/ Fri, 20 Feb 2026 04:33:45 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=22058 Operation Savannah Shield Launched in Kwara as CDS Vows to Dismantle Terror Networks The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Olufemi Oluyede, on Thursday formally operationalised Operation Savannah Shield in Ilorin, declaring a full-scale, intelligence-driven offensive against terrorist networks, kidnapping syndicates and allied criminal groups operating in Kwara State and contiguous areas of Niger State. The […]

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]]> Air Chief Marshal Paul Dike: Incomparable Leader, Reformer, Pacesetter and Mentor @ 75, by Madu Onuorah https://securitydigestng.com/2025/11/17/air-chief-marshal-paul-dike-incomparable-leader-reformer-pacesetter-and-mentor-75-by-madu-onuorah/ Mon, 17 Nov 2025 20:42:30 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=21387 Air Chief Marshal Paul Dike: Incomparable Leader, Reformer, Pacesetter and Mentor @ 75 By Madu Onuorah Air Chief Marshal Paul Dike (rtd), Nigeria’s first Air Force 4-star General, former Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) and ex-Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) is 75 today, November 18, 2025. Renowned as a reformer and military chief who […]

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]]> Tinubu’s Security Reshuffle: What It Means for Nigeria’s Fight Against Terror, Banditry, and Maritime Crime, by Olayemi Esan https://securitydigestng.com/2025/10/25/tinubus-security-reshuffle-what-it-means-for-nigerias-fight-against-terror-banditry-and-maritime-crime-by-olayemi-esan/ Sat, 25 Oct 2025 09:43:29 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=21242 Tinubu’s Security Reshuffle: What It Means for Nigeria’s Fight Against Terror, Banditry, and Maritime Crime By Olayemi Esan, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s latest overhaul of Nigeria’s military leadership has stirred renewed debate within defence circles and across the country. Coming at a time of persistent security turbulence — from the insurgency in the Northeast to […]

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]]> GEN CHRIS MUSA: A Tenure Marked by Clarity, Courage and Communication in Command, by Chidi Omeje https://securitydigestng.com/2025/10/25/gen-chris-musa-a-tenure-marked-by-clarity-courage-and-communication-in-command-by-chidi-omeje/ Sat, 25 Oct 2025 07:08:12 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=21241 GEN CHRIS MUSA: A Tenure Marked by Clarity, Courage and Communication in Command By Chidi Omeje As Nigeria continues its unrelenting battle against terrorism, banditry, and other internal security threats, the exit of General Christopher Gwabin Musa as Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) marks the end of a remarkable chapter in the country’s military leadership. […]

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]]> CDS Musa Hails Defence Minister Badaru on 63rd Birthday, Praises Leadership and Patriotism https://securitydigestng.com/2025/09/30/cds-musa-hails-defence-minister-badaru-on-63rd-birthday-praises-leadership-and-patriotism/ Tue, 30 Sep 2025 10:51:17 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=21099 CDS Musa Hails Defence Minister Badaru on 63rd Birthday, Praises Leadership and Patriotism The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, OFR, has extended warm felicitations to the Honourable Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Abubakar Badaru, on the occasion of his 63rd birthday. In a goodwill message issued on behalf of the officers, […]

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]]> CDS Rebrands Operation SAFE HAVEN, Launches Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE in North Central Nigeria https://securitydigestng.com/2025/08/30/cds-rebrands-operation-safe-haven-launches-joint-task-force-operation-enduring-peace-in-north-central-nigeria/ Sat, 30 Aug 2025 08:59:33 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=20850 CDS Rebrands Operation SAFE HAVEN, Launches Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE in North Central Nigeria The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has officially announced the rebranding of Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) to Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE (JTF OPEP), signaling a new phase in the military’s efforts to secure […]

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]]> Nigeria extends hand to Sahel, shares counterterrorism expertise amid regional security concerns https://securitydigestng.com/2025/03/07/nigeria-extends-hand-to-sahel-shares-counterterrorism-expertise-amid-regional-security-concerns/ Fri, 07 Mar 2025 11:26:19 +0000 https://securitydigestng.com/?p=20490 Nigeria extends hand to Sahel, shares counterterrorism expertise amid regional security concerns …Nigerian military ready to work with Sahelian states – CDS By: Zagazola Makama Amidst escalating security challenges in West Africa, Nigeria is proactively sharing its counterterrorism expertise with its Sahelian neighbors, signaling a strong commitment to regional stability. A high-level delegation from the […]

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