Defence Minister Calls Emergency Meeting with Service Chiefs, Reason Emerges
- Defence Minister Gen. Christopher Musa has convened top military chiefs to address rising attacks in the North East
- The meeting included service chiefs and intelligence representatives to review strategies against ongoing terrorist threats
- Recent assaults have killed multiple commanding officers and soldiers, with hundreds of civilians reportedly still held captive
The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (Rtd), has urgently called all the top military chiefs to his office in Abuja to discuss the recent surge in attacks on military bases in the North East.
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Those present at the Ministry of Defence headquarters include the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Olufemi Oluyede; Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abass, and representatives from the National Intelligence Agency, among others.
Before the closed-door meeting on Wednesday, March 11, as disclosed by Daily Trust, Gen. Musa said the military would “review the strategies on how to harder with the terrorists,”
He acknowledged that while soldiers have suffered losses, “we know we have recorded some casualties, but it is more on the side of the terrorists.”
Recall that at least three Commanding Officers, all holding the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel, were recently killed by terrorists in Borno state.
In addition to these officers, many soldiers have lost their lives, and hundreds of civilians abducted during attacks remain in captivity.
Former Defence Minister Badaru resigns
Former Defence Minister Badaru Abubakar resigned on December 1, 2025, following a prolonged internal feud with Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle. While the presidency initially cited health reasons, investigations reveal the real cause was an ongoing power struggle and operational friction within the ministry.
Sources disclosed that the ministers maintained a cordial public front, but coordination issues affected media management and field operations. Matawalle’s growing political influence within the All Progressives Congress (APC) further undermined Badaru’s authority, especially amid rising insecurity and public criticism.
Following Badaru’s exit, calls for Matawalle’s resignation intensified, while his successor, General Christopher Musa, announced sweeping reforms.
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Ministers set to resign for 2027 elections
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that several of President Tinubu’s ministers are planning to resign to pursue governorship and legislative ambitions ahead of the 2027 elections.
Adebayo Adelabu, Muhammad Pate, Yusuf Tuggar, and Nkeiruka Onyejeocha are among those positioning themselves for political contests, engaging with supporters and stakeholders in their home states before the party primaries begin.
Electoral rules require all political appointees to resign before participating in party primaries, which are scheduled between April 22 and May 20, 2026.
Tunji Alausa denies resignation rumours
In another report, Legit.ng reported that Education Minister Tunji Alausa dismissed social media claims suggesting he plans to resign from President Tinubu’s cabinet to pursue Lagos governorship.
Alausa clarified while responding to a video of him at the Federal Executive Council meeting, tweeting: “We’re still hard at work here at the FME, don’t believe the rumours.”
Nigerians commended the minister for his focus on education, urging him to continue reforms and address pending issues like scholarships and ASUU agreements rather than chasing political office.
Source: Legit.ng
