Christopher Musa, chief of defence staff (CDS), says Nigeria’s battle against banditry, terrorism and other forms of insecurity cannot be won without the active support and cooperation of citizens. Speaking at the Democracy Day edition of The Platform, a civic engagement programme organised by Poju Oyemade in Lagos, Musa said criminal groups continue to thrive…
General Christopher Musa says no country is completely secure, noting that terrorist attacks in Nigeria have reduced compared to previous years. The minister spoke during an interview on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Friday. According to him, insecurity remains a global challenge, but Nigeria is confronting the problem directly. “There is no country that has…
Christopher Musa, the Minister of Defence, has attributed the recent rise in bomb attacks and security incidents in parts of the country to efforts by armed groups seeking to portray the government as weak ahead of the 2027 election cycle. The minister spoke on Tuesday during an appearance on Prime Time on Arise Television. He…
Christopher Musa has warned that individuals aiding terrorists will be treated as accomplices and face the same consequences as insurgents. Musa issued the warning during a press interview on Monday while reacting to ongoing military operations in the north-east. “Their sponsors are whoever their supporters are, they should know… our new strategy is anybody —…
Gen. Christopher Musa, the Minister of Defence, has called for improved intelligence coordination and stronger collaboration among security agencies following the killing of Brig. Gen. O.O. Braimah. Braimah was killed during an attack on a military base in Benisheikh on Wednesday. It was alleged that the armoured vehicle he attempted to escape in failed to…
Christopher Musa, Minister of Defence, and Bello Matawalle, Minister of State for Defence, paid tribute to soldiers killed during operations against Boko Haram insurgents in Borno State. The ministers arrived at the Maimalari Cantonment Cemetery in Maiduguri on Tuesday at approximately 2:38 pm. Furthermore, they joined senior officers from the Defence Headquarters and field commanders…
Christopher Musa, minister of defence, has commended Governor Alex Otti over what he described as a visible transformation in Abia State. Musa spoke on Friday during the 70th birthday celebration of Azubuike Ihejirika in Abia State. ‘Transformation Is Real’ The defence minister said he had initially doubted glowing reports about developments in the state. However,…
Northern Elites Must Act Now on Insecurity — Hashim Presidential aspirant Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim has declared that Northern elites must act now on insecurity, insisting that leaders in the region cannot ignore the growing violence and kidnappings any longer. Hashim made the call in a statement on Sunday while expressing strong support for the appointment of…
President Bola Tinubu has sworn in a new Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, in a major turning point for the nation’s security strategy. A retired general, Musa is bringing into the office many years of experience in the military. Background on the Appointment Tinubu nominated Musa after Mohammed Badaru resigned as Defence Minister. Badaru…
The Senate of Nigeria will screen the immediate past Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, as the new Minister of Defence on Wednesday. The move aims to strengthen the country’s security and address rising threats. Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, APC, Ekiti Central, said the process is essential for ensuring internal peace and stability. Musa nominated…
