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Defence Minister Christopher Musa has urged Nigerian youths to take the lead in tackling insecurity, saying security agencies alone cannot solve the country’s challenges.
Christopher Musa says Nigerian youths must play a leading role in tackling insecurity.

He stressed that security is a collective responsibility, not the duty of security agencies alone.

The minister urged youths to support security efforts through vigilance, innovation and community engagement.

Musa said empowering young people is key to addressing the root causes of insecurity.

The Minister of Defence, retired General Christopher Musa, has challenged Nigerian youths to take a leading role in the fight against insecurity, saying lasting peace and stability cannot be achieved by security agencies alone.

Musa made the call while addressing young Nigerians at a public event, where he stressed that the country’s youth population remains its greatest asset and must be actively involved in efforts to tackle security challenges affecting communities across the nation.

According to the minister, insecurity has continued to pose a major threat to national development, with issues such as banditry, kidnapping, terrorism and other criminal activities affecting lives and livelihoods in different parts of the country.


He said young people have a critical role to play because they are often closest to their communities and are well-positioned to identify suspicious activities and share useful information with relevant authorities.

Musa emphasised that security should not be viewed solely as the responsibility of the military, police and other security agencies, noting that every citizen has a role to play in protecting the country.

The defence minister urged youths to embrace patriotism, community service and civic responsibility, adding that greater collaboration between citizens and security agencies would help strengthen efforts to address security threats.

He also encouraged young Nigerians to use technology, innovation and social networks positively in supporting national security objectives rather than allowing such platforms to be exploited by criminals and those seeking to destabilise society.

According to him, meaningful youth engagement remains one of the most effective ways to address the root causes of insecurity, including unemployment, social exclusion and vulnerability to criminal recruitment.

Musa further stated that empowering young people through education, skills development and economic opportunities would help reduce crime and create a more stable society.

The minister reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to improving security across the country but stressed that government efforts alone would not be sufficient without the support and participation of citizens.


His comments come as Nigeria continues to battle various security challenges in several regions, prompting renewed discussions on the need for a whole-of-society approach to tackling insecurity.


The defence minister maintained that with the energy, creativity and numerical strength of Nigerian youths, the country possesses the human resources needed to overcome many of its security challenges if properly mobilised.

He therefore called on young Nigerians to rise above divisions and contribute actively to building safer communities and a more secure nation.

https://www.pulse.ng/story/christopher-musa-challenges-nigerian-youths-to-lead-fight-against-insecurity-2026061116455602486

The army and other security agencies have not play their role well enough to make the youth and public trust them with vital information..make them come tell una,una go go back go tell bandits who give una the intel

In other words " protect yourselves"

So that police go Arrest us.

Make Arewa youth sweep their house first

Then legalise the carrying of Kala and see.

You guys really think if not for gun, these bandits stand a chance against Nigerians?

Or you mean we should join the army that has been heavily compromised??

He is indirectly telling us that we are on our own ooo

With broken bottle and 2 by 2 Abi? 🤕

I guess the defence budget is being shared with the said youths...

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Sensitivity:
The hunters that fought against insecurity in Oyo state were arrested by the police.

You dey mad,So, I should challenge bandits with AK 47 while I am holding only Cutlass and sticks.You guys should legalize gun.Tell your president to resign

How exactly does he expect youths to “take the lead” in fighting insecurity? With our bare hands? If government truly wants youth involvement, then we need proper equipment, ammunitions, centralised camera system intelligence support, and real empowerment. Otherwise, this just sounds like shifting responsibility instead of fixing the problem.

Even Chief of defence don give up

The same youths y'all are hell-bent on destroying their future..... Right?

Just listen to the words of a so called Defence Minister.....

Revolution is the only language this government understands....

God punish him

He earned salaries and other incentives while I will lead the fight

Give me a correct gun and you will see me inside bush

It was those loud mouthed cultist I was expecting to take the lead!

If it was just a normal person minding his business, you would have been Hearing Awumen, Aye , Abrakaya and Aromate.

Now that we have terrorist in same bush they claim to come from, they have all gone missing.

I know this is where their line of defense will lead to.
If an emergency needs to be declared on the Nigeria army say so sir,all this kind of talk don't add up.

If dem legalize gun
A lot of try ba deaths will take place out of hatred and jealousy

Simisima:
In other words " protect yourselves"

If that's all what got from what he said, then you have serious comprehension issues.

Dude never even said anything about taking up arms. When you see things that don't look right, report to the appropriate authorities instead of acting like it's not your business. That's all he's saying.

Yooooossee lee33ss eople .. but you're the ones getting the money for defence ..

Both the minister and state minister of defence seems totally lost on what extent to do. Both of them are saying blabing rubbish up and down on security this days.

I have never seen this level of unseriousness from incompetent failures in positions of authority.

while a batch of " repentant terrorist"was reintegrated back to society yesterday. na who una dey fool?

Executive Outcome took 6 months to push Bokoboys from their stronghold during Jonathan period. These are battle hardened South African mercenaries plus our boys trained in counter terrorism for just 3 months... Nigerian Army leadership lack foresight and too lazy to fight this war.... This guy should advise the President to get mercenaries,instead of wasting taxpayers money and lives of our young men.

Hmmmmm. So what should the youths use for this fight. ?

The matter don tire the leaders

The way people hyped this man's sign up ehn. Thank God for the progress made though.
What he is saying is right BTW. Security work with intel, see something say something. If security is informed on time, they are more likely to get the criminals or even stop them, compared to late reports.
Compare the 46 abducted to the woman and her sons.

The only way government can be forced to face insecurity is when we ground the economy and bring everything to a HALT.

Right now its still business as usual for government and evrrybody. We talk about insecurity for 2mins then get back to our lives be it productive, unproductive or crazy in clubs and social gathering. .

We are not serious about holding government accountable so why would government take us seriously?

General CG Musa, are you tired of the job they gave you?

It is scandalous that you are asking Nigerian youths to lead a fight you were employed to fight.

Why?

Christopher, terrorists murdered a General. Now, another General has died in the hands of bandits. When America goes after a terrorist, he is not arrested, he is executed.

Christopher, any terrorist still breathing is an indictment on you!