Nigeria Defence Minister on Insecurity
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Nigeria's Minister of State for Defence, Bello Muhammad Matawalle, believes only divine intervention can end the country's security challenges. Meanwhile, Defence Minister General Christopher Musa laments the lack of a national database for tracking criminals, stating that security agencies are performing 'magic' without it and that local informants are fueling terror operations.
Matawalle: Only God Can End Nigeria's Insecurity, Urges Support for Agencies
Nigeria's security challenges are so profound that only divine intervention can ultimately resolve them, according to Bello Muhammad Matawalle, the Minister of State for Defence. Speaking in an interview with BBC Hausa, Matawalle acknowledged that insecurity remains a pervasive national issue requiring a united front from both security agencies and the populace. He implored Nigerians to rally behi…
Nigeria's Defence Minister Laments Lack of National Database for Criminal Tracking
Nigeria's Defence Minister, General Christopher Musa, lamented the absence of a national database, stating that security agencies' efforts to track criminals without one are akin to performing "magic.…
Local informants fueling terror operations – Defence minister
Nigeria's fight against terrorism, banditry, and insurgency faces a significant hurdle: active support from within communities, according to Defence Minister Gen. Christopher Musa. Speaking at The Pla…