Defence minister denies quitting, threatens court action

Defence Minister Gen Christopher Musa on Tuesday vehemently denied reports of his resignation, threatening legal action against those spreading the "shocking" rumors. Emerging from a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at Aso Rock Villa, Musa stated he was "not going anywhere" and had no knowledge of the source of the false information.

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I am not going anywhere. I have never discussed this. I don’t even know who the person is that brought that information.

Musa suggested the rumors were orchestrated by individuals unsettled by the current administration's "improving security record." He asserted that security is getting better, which displeases some elements who try to undermine public confidence. The minister described his private meeting with the President as a routine security briefing, during which Tinubu expressed satisfaction with the military's performance.

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But whoever it is, we will take legal action against them.

"We are going to continue doing well," Musa told reporters, highlighting that the President is "very happy with us." He appealed for continued civilian cooperation with security forces, framing it as essential for combating terrorism and banditry. "The support has been massive," he said, adding that defeating terrorists and bandits requires a "whole-of-society approach."

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We are surprised. I was shocked when I saw that. I don’t know where that came from.