Soldiers' Salaries Increased to N100,000, Says Minister

The Nigerian Defence Minister, Christoph Musa, stated that soldiers' monthly salaries have been increased to N100,000 as part of a recent welfare review by the federal government. This increase follows a previous salary of N49,000.

Musa responded to questions regarding the adequacy of the current defence budget, indicating that while it is not sufficient, there have been significant improvements in soldiers' salaries. He also advocated for the introduction of the death penalty for kidnappers, emphasizing the need for stiffer punishments to combat the growing wave of abductions across Nigeria.

Musa described a recent kidnapping incident involving pupils in Oyo State as unfortunate and highlighted the military's efforts to rescue those abducted. He dismissed allegations of poor feeding within the military, asserting that such claims are misleading and do not reflect the quality of meals provided to soldiers.