No More Rans0m, No More Talks With Terrorists — Defence Minister Declares
No More Ransom, No More Talks With Terrorists — Defence Minister Declares
Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, has drawn a hard line against terrorism and kidnapping, declaring that the Federal Government will no longer negotiate with terrorists or allow ransom payments under any circumstance.
He made this clear during his confirmation screening at the National Assembly.
Once you pay ransom, you empower criminals to regroup, re-arm and attack again, he warned.
🌾 Farm Security & Withdrawal of Checkpoints
Gen Musa also announced plans to:
✅ Reduce routine military checkpoints
✅ Move troops deep into forests where criminals hide
✅ Protect farmers and farmlands nationwide
A hungry nation is an angry nation. Food security is national security,” he said.
⚠️ Public Reaction Is Divided
While some human rights lawyers support open trials, others warn that:
Witnesses may be endangered
Politicians secretly sponsor terrorists
Security has become commercialised
❗ Big National Questions:
Should ransom payment be criminalised outright?
Is the death penalty the only language kidnappers understand?
Can Nigeria’s unified database finally cripple terrorism?
👇 Let’s hear your honest opinion.
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