The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa
(retd.), has issued a stern warning to security personnel combating terrorism
and banditry, declaring that any officer who refuses to engage terrorists while
waiting for orders would be regarded as a terrorist.
Speaking on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, during the
commissioning of 62 armoured vehicles and more than 300 motorcycles procured by
the Sokoto State Government for security agencies, Musa urged troops to
confront criminal elements decisively while operating within the established
rules of engagement.
"Anybody who refuses to shoot a terrorist in the
name of waiting for an order, we will treat him like a bandit," the
minister said.
He also cautioned security operatives against
harassing or extorting members of the public, stressing that their primary
responsibility is to protect law-abiding citizens rather than intimidate them.
Musa called on security personnel to uphold
professionalism, discipline, and accountability in the discharge of their
duties.
The defence minister described the newly acquired
security assets as a significant boost to Sokoto State's security architecture,
noting that the armoured vehicles and motorcycles would improve the mobility
and operational capacity of security agencies in tackling banditry, terrorism,
kidnapping, and other violent crimes.
He further observed that the country's security
threats continue to evolve, with terrorists and criminal groups adopting new
tactics and exploiting difficult terrain. According to him, security agencies
must respond by strengthening mobility, improving intelligence-driven
operations, and enhancing coordination among relevant agencies.
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