President Bola Tinubu has officially sworn in retired General Christopher Musa, former Chief of Defence Staff, as the new Minister of Defence.
General Musa took his oath of office on Thursday at the State House in Abuja.
This follows his confirmation by the Senate on Wednesday after an intensive five-hour screening exercise.
During the screening, lawmakers questioned the former CDS about recent security failures, including the contentious withdrawal of troops from Government Comprehensive Girls Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State, shortly before the abduction of schoolgirls on November 17.
General Musa assured the Senate that he would launch a thorough investigation into the troop withdrawal as soon as he assumes office.
The new Defence Minister also vowed to probe the killing of Brigade Commander Brig-Gen. Musa Uba in Borno State, along with other attacks on senior military officers.
