FG moves to ease military overstretch, strengthen police

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Verified Synthesis~46s readFile photo: Defence Minister, Christopher Musa The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), has said the armed forces will gradually withdraw from internal security duties as the Nigeria Police Force builds its capacity. He said the police were carrying out additional recruitment.
Context & Background
- ✦He said the armed forces were supporting the police as they strengthened their capacity.
Key Figures & Named Entities
Thursday:Musa spoke at the APC Abuja Roundtable in Abuja on Thursday.
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Key Takeaways
Verified Extract- File photo: Defence Minister, Christopher Musa The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), has said the armed forces will gradually withdraw from internal security duties as the Nigeria Police Force builds its capacity.
- He said the police were carrying out additional recruitment.
- He said the armed forces were supporting the police as they strengthened their capacity.
Key Facts:Thursday: Musa spoke at the APC Abuja Roundtable in Abuja on Thursday.
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The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa, says the armed forces will gradually withdraw from internal security duties as the police build capacity.
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File photo: Defence Minister, Christopher Musa The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), has said the armed forces will gradually withdraw from internal security duties as the Nigeria Police Force builds its capacity.
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Musa spoke at the APC Abuja Roundtable in Abuja on Thursday.