The Minister of Interior Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has said that about seventy percent of bomb making materials are brought to the country under the disguise of Fire Service equipment.
He disclosed this in Abuja on Thursday when the Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa paid him a courtesy visit .
Tunji-Ojo said that Border Community Development Agency should collaborate with Armed Force of Nigeria and the Ministry of interior as the support of the locals is strategically needed to secure the nation.
The Minister also said “we have the most dedicated Armed Forces in the world,” and seeks for collaboration and assistance in training its special forces.
He called for a lasting solutions to Nigeria porous borders and urged for a collaboration between the Nigeria Immigration Services and the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
Dr Tunji-Ojo described the CDS as ” a round peck in a round hole”, adding that General Musa leadership style is reason the Military is winning the war.
While expressing his courtesy the CDS
assured the minister of the commitment of the Armed Forces to defend and secure the country.
He commended the Minister for introducing an enhanced change to the process of acquiring passport in Nigeria, describing it as a great achievement.
According to the CDS, the changes are visible for people to see, while noting that the Minister is ” a true Nigeria that means well for the Country. “
He suggested that the National Population Commission should work together with the Ministry of interior to ascertain true numbers of Nigerians for close monitoring.