According to Defence Minister Christopher Musa, the occurrence of terrorist activities in Nigeria has sharply declined, estimating the country’s current security efforts to be between 65 to 70 percent effective.
He shared this information during an interview with Arise Television on Friday, emphasizing that no nation can claim to be entirely free from crime and various forms of wrongdoing.
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Musa acknowledged that while incidents of terrorism and kidnapping still happen, there has been a significant improvement when compared to past years.
He attributed some of the ongoing insecurity issues to a breakdown in family values and a lack of strong social guidance. Musa noted that many individuals involved in kidnapping and similar crimes are motivated by the pursuit of quick wealth instead of genuine hard work.
Additionally, he raised the possibility that some criminal activities could be politically driven, suggesting they might aim to influence or destabilize the political landscape.
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Despite the challenges, the Defence Minister stressed that the armed forces and other security agencies remain committed and are working relentlessly to curb insecurity across the country.
“Yes, I’ll give ourselves 65 to 70 percent score. No nation is totally free from crime and criminality, but the level of terrorism across the country has actually drastically reduced.”
He added that terrorism is a social problem rooted in declining family values, citing disturbing cases of family members being involved in kidnapping.
