“We Are In A Critical Situation” – Defence Minister

• Nigeria has been battling terrorism for more than a decade which has killed 36,000 people and displaced hundreds of thousands in the northeast

The Minister of Defence, Major General Bashir Magashi (rtd.) has declared that Nigeria is in a critical situation. 

The minister made this statement, on Monday, vis-a-vis the rising tide of insurgency in the Northeast and banditry in the Northwest and several other attacks parts of the country.

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Speaking during a national security and defence summit held at the National Defence College in Abuja, he said: “We are in a critical situation that requires the understanding, buy-in, support and collaboration of important stakeholders and key players in this strategic option and national task.

“This is important to minimize distractions and maximize civil support in order to facilitate operational success and mission outcomes.

“It is in this light that I consider this National Defence and Security Summit organized by the DHQ as both apt and timely. I therefore affirm and declare my support for it.”

The Minister however urged the civilian populace and other major stakeholders to facilitate operational success and mission outcomes.

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