The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor said on Friday 27 August 2021 that the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN), is currently reviewing its operational engagements in the various theatres in order to bring peace in troubled parts of the country.
Gen Irabor stated this at the 6th edition of the CDS security parley with military veterans tagged, “CDS Interactive Session with Retired Senior Military Officers in the South South Geo-political zone” held at 63 Brigade, Nigerian Army, in Asaba, Delta state.
The interactive sessions have enable military high command to get first hand information and opinions of Senior military retired officers on the current insecurity situation in the country.
The CDS said that the security parley which was flagged-off in the South West, have been worthwhile, successful and beneficial to the AFN, as several topical issues emanated from all the geo-political zone. This, he said is guiding the military high command in reviewing its operational doctrines and plans.
According to Gen Irabor, “interaction is a continuous process, so much value has emerged from the interactive session with our retired senior officers, and we are going to leverage the success and benefit to improve on security and safety of lives and properties.”
Specifically speaking on Operation DELTA SAFE the CDS observed that is in synergy with other internal security arrangements that are impacting on the peculiar security challenges; illegal oil bunkering, piracy, among others.
He added that the security disposition in the South-South (SS) region will continue to get better.