Defence Minister: Complex Security Threats in South-east Require More Than Security Operations

• Region’s security vital for Nigeria’s economic growth, national devt, says Idris

Linus Aleke and Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja

Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), has said addressing complex security threats in the South-east requires more than security operations alone.

Musa stressed that lasting peace and stability could only be achieved through a comprehensive approach that combined effective security measures with good governance, economic development, community engagement, and efforts to address the underlying causes of insecurity.

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, described lasting peace and security in the South-east geopolitical zone as critical to Nigeria’s economic growth, unity and national development.