No More Rans0m, No More Talks With Terrorists — Defence Minister Declares
No More Ransom, No More Talks With Terrorists — Defence Minister Declares
Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, has drawn a hard line against terrorism and kidnapping, declaring that the Federal Government will no longer negotiate with terrorists or allow ransom payments under any circumstance.
He made this clear during his confirmation screening at the National Assembly.
Once you pay ransom, you empower criminals to regroup, re-arm and attack again, he warned.
According to him, communities that once negotiated with terrorists were later attacked again — proving that negotiation only strengthens criminals.
💻 Why Nigeria Is Losing the Security War — Gen Musa Explains
The Defence Minister revealed that military force alone accounts for just 25–30% of security success. The other causes are:
✅ Poverty
✅ Unemployment
✅ Weak governance
✅ Poor intelligence sharing
✅ Slow justice system
He also stressed that Nigeria desperately needs a single unified national database linking:
Banks
Security agencies
BVN & NIN
Immigration
Telecom systems
This, he said, would make it easier to: ✔ Track ransom payments
✔ Monitor criminal networks
✔ Block terrorist financing in real time
🛑 Major Decisions from the National Assembly
🔹 House of Representatives Resolutions
The House wants:
Open and transparent trial of all terrorists
All security spending moved to First-Line Charge
Creation of special terrorism courts
Mass recruitment into security agencies
Drastic reduction of VIP security
State Police through constitutional amendment
More drones, satellites & border surveillance
Public exposure of terrorism sponsors
🔹 Senate Takes a Harder Line
The Senate is now pushing for:
⚖ Death penalty for:
Kidnappers
Terrorism financiers
Informants
Logistics providers
Lawmakers insist that kidnapping has become organised, commercialised and as brutal as terrorism itself — and must now be treated under anti-terror laws.
🌾 Farm Security & Withdrawal of Checkpoints
Gen Musa also announced plans to:
✅ Reduce routine military checkpoints
✅ Move troops deep into forests where criminals hide
✅ Protect farmers and farmlands nationwide
A hungry nation is an angry nation. Food security is national security,” he said.
⚠️ Public Reaction Is Divided
While some human rights lawyers support open trials, others warn that:
Witnesses may be endangered
Politicians secretly sponsor terrorists
Security has become commercialised
❗ Big National Questions:
Should ransom payment be criminalised outright?
Is the death penalty the only language kidnappers understand?
Can Nigeria’s unified database finally cripple terrorism?
👇 Let’s hear your honest opinion.
