In an update published by The Guardian Nigeria, Defence Minister Christopher Musa warned that anyone supporting terrorists, insurgents and bandits should stop immediately, urging citizens to share timely intelligence with security agencies.
The minister’s remarks were made during activities linked to the Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day events in Abuja, where leaders pushed a message of national support for troops.
The statement signals a harder stance on collaborators and enablers—an issue that has often complicated counterterror operations and prosecutions.
Security observers say follow-through will require credible investigations, lawful prosecutions, and protection for whistleblowers and communities providing information.
Echotitbits take: Nigeria’s security war is as much about logistics and intelligence as firepower. Watch for concrete arrests/prosecutions of financiers and facilitators—not only battlefield gains.
Source: The Guardian Nigeria – https://guardian.ng/news/friend-of-a-thief-is-a-thief-defence-minister-warns-terrorist-sponsors-bandits/ 11 January 2026
The Guardian Nigeria 2026-01-11
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