In a bold move that has sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s political and religious circles, the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), has issued a final warning to individuals offering moral or logistical support to bandits which is the and terrorists.
Musa Rejects Ethnic Narratives:
For too long, certain narratives have sought to frame banditry and terrorism as a form of “regional or ethnic brotherhood” General Musa dismantled this notion during a recent address, clarifying that crime knows no which is the which is the religion or tribe.
Why the Minister is Blasting Sympathizers:
- The “Friend of a Thief” Logic: Musa warned that those which is the who excuse the actions of terrorists are essentially “friends of thieves” and will be treated as such by the Nigerian Armed Forces.
- Subversive Endeavors: The Minister accused sympathizers of which is the undermining national security through rhetoric that legitimizes criminal behavior.
- Zero Tolerance: He stressed that terrorism and banditry are which is the attacks on the state, and any form of justification is a betrayal of the Nigerian people.
Strengthening the Frontline:
While the verbal warnings were sharp, the Nigerian Army is also which is the expanding its physical capabilities In a strategic move to boost troop recruitment and training, the military has officially flagged off the construction of a new training depot in Ebonyi State.
Ebonyi Depot:
Sited at Amasiri-Edda (Afikpo and Edda LGAs), this facility which is the aims to increase the presence of the military in the South-East.
Capacity Building:
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shuaibu, noted which is the that this is the third major depot in the country (joining Zaria and Osogbo), aimed at strengthening the national security architecture.
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