We rescue without paying a dime—Defence Minister exposes FG’s rescue tactics for h%stages
The Nigerian Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd.), has restated that the Federal Government does not pay ransom to secure the release of abd¥cted victims, stressing that military pressure and intelligence operations remain the main rescue strategy.
Speaking in an interview, Musa dismissed assumptions that ransom is paid, particularly in cases involving k+dnapped schoolchildren.
“The federal government does not pay ransom. Even if others do, the federal government does not. We do not pay ransom,” he said.
He explained that victims are usually freed after sustained security operations that force k+dnappers to flee. “People only assume that ransom is paid. For example, whenever children are k+dnapped from schools, soldiers go into the forest to apply pressure on the bandits so they will flee and abandon the children, and then we recover them. There is no issue of paying ransom,” he stated.
Musa warned that paying ransom strengthens criminal networks and fuels further k+dnappings. “We also oppose it, because if it continues, it will encourage people to k+dnap for money. That is why we say people should stop paying ransom,” he said.
He urged families and communities to report abd¥crions to security agencies instead of negotiating with criminals. “If someone is k+dnapped, they should report to the security agencies so that proper action can be taken,” he added.
The minister also cautioned against collaborating with b@ndits, including supplying them with food or essentials. “We constantly tell people to stop having dealings with b@ndits and to stop selling food or drinks to them,” he said.
Emphasising public cooperation, Musa noted that intelligence from citizens is crucial. “What people should understand is that if you sell food to them and they give you money, you are taking bl++d money, and that is not good,” he said.
He reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to restoring peace through sustained military action and warned state governments against negotiating peace with armed groups, citing Katsina as an example.
It’s okay 😀
What about those cash dat bandits show on social media is the minister whining Nigerians
E no go better for the Minister of Defense
Speaking as a politician not as a Rtd General 😀😀 dey don quickly convert oga to a Politician 😀😀
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I don’t know between Man utd & Nigeria government who funny pass
Interesting
Why have we not seen videos of neutralised or dead men causing the havoc
This oga won’t say this when he was in uniform.. he’s in Agbada now 😅😅
Una go explain tire.. 😅