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BREAKING: Tinubu swears in ex-CDS Musa as defence minister
President Bola Tinubu has sworn in General Christopher Musa (retd.) as the new Minister of Defence.
Musa, a former Chief of Defence Staff, took the oath of office on Thursday at the State House, Abuja.
PUNCH Online had reported that the Senate on Wednesday confirmed Musa as Minister of Defence following a rigorous five-hour screening.
During the session, the former CDS was grilled over recent security lapses, including the controversial withdrawal of troops from Government Comprehensive Girls Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State, shortly before schoolgirls were abducted on November 17.
He told lawmakers he would “immediately set up a full-scale investigation” into the troop withdrawal once he assumes duty.
Musa also vowed to probe the killing of Brigade Commander Brig-Gen. Musa Uba in Borno State, along with other attacks on senior military officers.
Musa’s nomination followed the resignation of former Defence Minister, Mohammed Badaru, reportedly on health grounds.
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