Stop giving motorcycles as palliatives, Defence minister tells governors
The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), on Thursday said terrorists are using motorcycles given to Nigerians as palliatives to wreak havoc across the country. He, however, advised the state governors and lawmakers to stop giving motorcycles as palliatives, arguing that some of the motorcycles eventually end up in the hands of terrorists to […]
Nigerian Defence Minister Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.) warned governors and lawmakers against providing motorcycles as aid, stating they are being used by terrorists to commit crimes. Musa appeared on Channels Television's Politics Today, urging officials to cease distributing motorcycles as palliatives, as these vehicles often find their way into the hands of terrorists.
He argued that smaller motorcycles would make it harder for terrorists to use them for nefarious purposes. Musa also highlighted illegal markets and motor parks as channels for terrorists to smuggle weapons and ammunition, calling for greater involvement of local governments in combating insecurity. He emphasized the importance of local governments working closely with communities to identify and prevent criminal activities, as their proximity to communities provides them with a strategic advantage.
Musa suggested that local government chairmen should hold regular security meetings and report developments in their areas, while urging state and local authorities to strengthen monitoring of areas where criminal activities may occur.
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