Insecurity: Security forces, all Nigerians are victims – Defense Minister

Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, rtd, has clarified that Nigeria’s security forces are not enemies of the country.

Speaking as a guest on the June 12, 2026 edition of “The Platform,” which aired on Channels Television on Friday, Musa said that all Nigerians, including those in the security forces, are victims of insecurity.

He urged citizens to cooperate with the government, stressing that the fight against insecurity succeeds when people work together with institutions.

“The security forces are not the enemies of the state. In fact, what I always say is that we are all victims,” he said.

“As a commander, I had the privilege of leading the theater Operation Hadin Kai for 19 months, and the worst thing that can happen is having to meet the families of those who have passed away, who were killed, to explain to them what happened to their children or wards, or to see those who have been amputated because the vehicles they were riding hit Improvised Explosive Devices, IEDs, which have taken their limbs.”

“So, I want to appeal to Nigerians that as long as these individuals are sacrificing themselves, we have a country to protect. We must honour them, we must support them, we must give them everything that will keep them going, and together with the support of citizens, so much can be achieved, and I can assure you that,” he added.