Presidency demands decorum amidst ‘Shocking and Scary' call for Self Defence to tackle insecurity

Presidency demands decorum amidst ‘Shocking and Scary’ call for Self Defence to tackle insecurity

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April 21, 2025

Former Minister of Defence, Lt. Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (retd.) has urged Nigerians to defend themselves from the menace of insecurity.

Gen Danjuma, who made this known at the convocation ceremony of Taraba State University in Takum Taraba State, added that the advice he gave years ago is as valid today as it was when he made it, noting that the government alone cannot win the fight against insecurity.

Meanwhile, the Presidency through Garba Shehu, the President’s Media aide urged Nigerians with national influence, to desist from making inciting statements.

The presidential aide, who described Danjuma’s call as both shocking and scary, said such public declarations were likely to inflame emotional passions and threaten national security.

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