Did Chief of Defence Staff Musa Call on Nigerians to Bear Arms? DHQ Clarifies

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) clarified Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa's recent statement, which was misinterpreted as a call for Nigerians to bear arms. DHQ emphasized that General Musa did not advocate for citizens to carry weapons but instead encouraged them to learn self-defense skills like wrestling, judo, running, swimming, climbing, and safe driving.

The military stressed the importance of these skills in everyday situations to enhance personal safety. The clarification came after concerns arose about the potential promotion of vigilantism.

General Musa's original remarks were made in response to the nation's growing insecurity and the need for resilience and preparedness. The DHQ's clarification aimed to address the misinterpretation of the CDS's comments and emphasize the importance of self-defense training in light of the country's security challenges.