Democracy Day: Why security challenges remain difficult to defeat — Musa

By Lawrence Agbo
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has explained why the country’s security challenges, including banditry, insurgency and terrorism, have remained difficult to overcome despite sustained military operations across several regions.
Speaking during activities marking the June 12 Democracy Day celebration, Musa said armed groups continue to survive because they receive support from people within the communities where they operate.
According to him, terrorists and bandits rely heavily on local networks for food, information and other forms of assistance, making it harder for security agencies to eliminate them completely.
“Banditry, insurgency, terroris...