CDS Alleges Complicity in Yelwata Massacre, Calls for Border Security Overhaul.

Abuja, Nigeria – Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has accused certain Benue State residents of aiding perpetrators of the recent Yelwata community attack, which resulted in numerous fatalities.

During a press briefing, General Musa stated that the assailants received shelter, sustenance, and intelligence from local individuals, including the location of an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp. He expressed concern over the lack of prior warnings received by security forces.

President Bola Tinubu has mandated the full mobilization of Nigerian security forces to apprehend those responsible and ensure justice. General Musa urged communities to report suspicious activities and emphasized that security is a collective responsibility.

Furthermore, the CDS called on the Federal Government to address Nigeria’s porous borders, citing the influx of arms and fighters from conflict zones as a major security risk. He suggested studying Pakistan’s border security model.

General Musa conveyed condolences to the victims and reaffirmed the military’s commitment to restoring peace through a “Whole-of-Society” approach.