some [motorcycles] could eventually end up with terrorists and provide them with greater mobility
« warning that some could eventually end up with terrorists and provide them with greater mobility. »
Musa further urged state governors to reconsider the distribution of motorcycles as palliatives
« Musa further urged state governors to reconsider the distribution of motorcycles as palliatives »
the Central Bank of Nigeria was working to track funds linked to criminal activities
« adding that the Central Bank of Nigeria was working to track funds linked to criminal activities. »
ransom payments could provide leads for tracing terrorists
« The minister also said ransom payments could provide leads for tracing terrorists »
security forces sought to block terrorists’ access to essential supplies
« Musa added that security forces sought to block terrorists’ access to essential supplies. »
terrorists often abandoned their captives when they came under pressure from security forces
« Explaining how such rescues were achieved, Musa said terrorists often abandoned their captives when they came under pressure from security forces. »
we had to quarantine where they were going, deny them oxygen, and that’s where we were able to get them
« “So it takes a long time for us to follow them, to be able to trace over there. And then the last one that was done in Kwara State, we had to quarantine where they were going, deny them oxygen, and that’s where we were able to get them.” »
terrorists often moved into forests before security agencies received information about an abduction
« Musa explained that terrorists often moved into forests before security agencies received information about an abduction. »
Sambisa Forest is as big as Belgium, as a country
« “Sambisa Forest is as big as Belgium, as a country. »
the Sambisa Forest was as large as Belgium
« He said the Sambisa Forest was as large as Belgium »
security forces were rescuing abducted victims regularly
« said security forces were rescuing abducted victims regularly »
the vast size of areas occupied by terrorists makes rescue operations challenging
« saying the vast size of areas occupied by terrorists makes rescue operations challenging. »
The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), has defended the government’s efforts to combat insecurity
« The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), has defended the government’s efforts to combat insecurity »
We have the TERA company, we have the EPL company that is also doing well.
« “We have the TERA company, we have the EPL company that is also doing well. »
We have the TERA company, we have the EPL company that is also doing well.
« “We have the TERA company, we have the EPL company that is also doing well. »
Musa also said Nigeria was expanding its domestic defence manufacturing capacity, noting that the country now produces Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles and Armoured Personnel Carriers.
« Musa also said Nigeria was expanding its domestic defence manufacturing capacity, noting that the country now produces Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles and Armoured Personnel Carriers. »
Musa also said Nigeria was expanding its domestic defence manufacturing capacity, noting that the country now produces Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles and Armoured Personnel Carriers.
« Musa also said Nigeria was expanding its domestic defence manufacturing capacity, noting that the country now produces Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles and Armoured Personnel Carriers. »
Remember, Trump is looking for 1.5 trillion (dollar), they are producing their equipment, and yet they are looking for that amount of money,” he said.
« “Remember, Trump is looking for 1.5 trillion (dollar), they are producing their equipment, and yet they are looking for that amount of money,” he said. »
One drone, drone precision bomb, the least, $100,000.
« “One drone, drone precision bomb, the least, $100,000. »
One Tomahawk missile that was fired, $3.2 million.
« “One Tomahawk missile that was fired, $3.2 million. »
Musa stated this on Thursday while appearing on Channels Television’s Politics Today.
« Musa stated this on Thursday while appearing on Channels Television’s Politics Today. »
The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), has justified the ₦5.41tn allocated to defence and security in the 2026 budget, saying the rising cost of modern warfare makes the figure necessary.
« The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), has justified the ₦5.41tn allocated to defence and security in the 2026 budget, saying the rising cost of modern warfare makes the figure necessary. »
reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to “strengthening security across the country and addressing the challenges that undermine peace, livelihoods and national development.”
« He reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to “strengthening security across the country and addressing the challenges that undermine peace, livelihoods and national development.” »
security remained a collective responsibility
« Musa noted that “security remained a collective responsibility” and commended the people of the region for “refusing to give up in the face of persistent challenges.” »
the summit was “convened to provide an opportunity for government and security stakeholders to hear directly from people in the region about the realities of the threats confronting their communities.”
« In his remarks, the Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), said the summit was “convened to provide an opportunity for government and security stakeholders to hear directly from people in the region about the realities of the threats confronting their communities.” »
Our loyalty is to the Nigerian people
« Our loyalty is to the Nigerian people. »
Our allegiance is to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
« Our allegiance is to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. »
The Armed Forces owe allegiance neither to political parties nor to individual candidates
« The Armed Forces owe allegiance neither to political parties nor to individual candidates. »
the Armed Forces of Nigeria had no partisan interest in the outcome of the elections
« Musa reiterated that the Armed Forces of Nigeria had no partisan interest in the outcome of the elections »
the Ministry of Defence would work closely with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN), the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), the Department of State Services (DSS), the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA), the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other relevant institutions
« Musa assured that, as the country moves towards the 2027 elections, the Ministry of Defence would work closely with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN), the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), the Department of State Services (DSS), the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA), the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other relevant institutions. »
political competition was not warfare
« candidates must recognise that political competition is not warfare »
political parties must place national interest above partisan advantage
« Political parties must place national interest above partisan advantage »
credible and peaceful elections were a shared responsibility among all stakeholders
« stressing that credible and peaceful elections were a shared responsibility among all stakeholders. »
no electoral law could succeed where misinformation was allowed to replace truth
« He also said no electoral law could succeed where misinformation was allowed to replace truth »
No security architecture, regardless of how sophisticated, can guarantee peaceful elections if political actors choose violence over dialogue.
« No security architecture, regardless of how sophisticated, can guarantee peaceful elections if political actors choose violence over dialogue. »
the Federal Government was also committed to improving the welfare of military families
« Musa said the Federal Government was also committed to improving the welfare of military families. »
Mr. President is going to announce an increase in salaries for our men
« “So, for all of us here, I’m sure very soon, Mr. President is going to announce an increase in salaries for our men,” he said. »
discussions were ongoing with President Bola Tinubu to further improve the remuneration of military personnel
« He added that discussions were ongoing with President Bola Tinubu to further improve the remuneration of military personnel. »
I made an effort two years ago for it to be increased to N100,000, and that was achieved
« “When I was Chief of Defence, the soldiers were collecting N49,000. I made an effort two years ago for it to be increased to N100,000, and that was achieved,” Musa said. »
the salary review was aimed at improving the welfare of troops
« The minister said the salary review was aimed at improving the welfare of troops in recognition of the sacrifices they make in defending the country. »
efforts were underway to secure another pay raise for troops
« adding that efforts were underway to secure another pay raise for troops. »
he spearheaded the increase in the salaries of Nigerian soldiers from N49,000 to N100,000 during his tenure as Chief of Defence Staff
« The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), on Monday said he spearheaded the increase in the salaries of Nigerian soldiers from N49,000 to N100,000 during his tenure as Chief of Defence Staff »
The minister, however, said the military remained underfunded despite the salary review
« The minister, however, said the military remained underfunded despite the salary review. »
the Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, announced that the Federal Government had increased the minimum monthly salary of Nigerian soldiers from ₦49,000 to ₦100,000
« Enenche’s recommendation comes weeks after the Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, announced that the Federal Government had increased the minimum monthly salary of Nigerian soldiers from ₦49,000 to ₦100,000 as part of efforts to improve military welfare. »
The minister also advocated proper regulation of the Civilian Joint Task Force and other community-based security outfits, warning that arming unvetted groups could worsen insecurity.
« The minister also advocated proper regulation of the Civilian Joint Task Force and other community-based security outfits, warning that arming unvetted groups could worsen insecurity. »
The minister stressed that security agencies could not effectively tackle crime without timely intelligence from citizens, warning against public indifference to criminal activities within communities.
« The minister stressed that security agencies could not effectively tackle crime without timely intelligence from citizens, warning against public indifference to criminal activities within communities. »
I commend them because I think they are performing magic. Some of the crimes they’re able to bring out, I can tell you it’s extremely difficult without a database,” he said.
« “I commend them because I think they are performing magic. Some of the crimes they’re able to bring out, I can tell you it’s extremely difficult without a database,” he said. »
I want to also appeal to the National Assembly on the issue of a database. We must develop a database for every Nigerian in this world.
« “I want to also appeal to the National Assembly on the issue of a database. We must develop a database for every Nigerian in this world. There is a capacity to do that. »
He also lamented the absence of a comprehensive national database, saying it was hampering the efforts of security agencies, particularly the police, in tracking criminals and preventing crimes across the country.
« He also lamented the absence of a comprehensive national database, saying it was hampering the efforts of security agencies, particularly the police, in tracking criminals and preventing crimes across the country. »
the ongoing conflicts involving Israel, Iran, the United States, Russia and Ukraine were making it difficult for Nigeria and other countries to procure military equipment needed to tackle insecurity
« The Minister of Defence, Gen Christopher Musa (retd.), on Saturday said the ongoing conflicts involving Israel, Iran, the United States, Russia and Ukraine were making it difficult for Nigeria and other countries to procure military equipment needed to tackle insecurity. »