Defence minister warns against giving motorcycles as palliatives
The Minister of Defence, Gen Christopher Musa (retd.), has cautioned state governors and lawmakers about distributing motorcycles as palliatives. He explained that these motorcycles often end up in the hands of terrorists, aiding their operations. Christopher Musa emphasized the need for better monitoring of markets and motor parks to prevent arms and ammunition from reaching criminals. He also called for greater involvement of local governments in addressing insecurity.
What we know
- Christopher Musa urged state governors and lawmakers to stop giving motorcycles as palliatives, warning that terrorists use them to facilitate their activities.
- He suggested that if motorcycles must be given, they should be of small capacity to limit their usefulness to criminals.
- The minister revealed that motorcycles distributed through constituency projects and palliative programmes often end up with bandits and terrorists.
- He highlighted illegal markets and motor parks as channels for moving arms and ammunition into affected areas.
- Christopher Musa called for local governments to be more involved in security efforts, including holding regular security meetings and monitoring key locations.
