June 7, 2026

Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (rtd)

By Luminous Jannamike

MINISTER of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd), says Nigeria cannot defeat banditry, terrorism and violent extremism through military force alone, arguing that education remains one of the country’s most powerful weapons against insecurity.

At a time when security agencies are battling banditry, terrorism and other violent crimes, speakers at an event in Kaduna argued that tackling the roots of insecurity requires more than military action.