DHQ clarifies that the CDs require self -exposure, he says it is not for citizens to bear firearms

DHQ clarifies that the CDs require self -exposure, he says it is not for citizens to bear firearms

Abuja (Core reporter) The Defense Headquarters (DHQ) clarified the recent call from the head of the defense staff (CDS) General Christopher Musa for the defense of Seld during his channels the television interview on Thursday evening, 2025, where he encouraged the Nigerians to develop the basic survival for the basic survival, the swood and the swood and SwoWe, the switch and the Swowe, the Swowe, the switch and the Swowe, the Swowe, the Swowe and the subsidy, the Jumate, the Giugini, the Junks, the Jumate, the Jumati, the Jumati, the Jumatians, the Jumai, the Swollening, the Jumat of Jumat, the Jumat. Jumai, the Jumai, the Jumai, the Jumai, the Jumai, the Jumai, the Jumat, the Nigumai, the Jumat, the Nigumai in Swunt and among others.

This was contained in a press declaration issued by the Director of Defense Information, the General of BrigDietto Tukur Gusau, who was made available to basic journalists on Friday 22 August 2025.

In the declaration, Brig. General Gusau observed that there have been attempts to be deliberated by a section of the media to misrepresent the comments by the CDs. Adding that his message was intended to promote personal resilience, situational awareness and legal preparation, not to encourage illegal activity.

The Statement Reads IM Parts, “The Defense Headquarters (DHQ) Hashas Noted with concerning Deliberate Attamps to Misrepresent Comments by the Chief of Defense Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, During a Channel Television Interview On Thursday Evening 20 August 2025. In That Interview, The CDS, The CDS Encouraged Nigerians to Develop Basic Survival and Self -Protestration Skills—Likening Such Training to Widely Accepted Life Skills Such As Driving, Taekwand, Judo and Swimming, Boxing among others.

“To avoid doubt, the CDs have not asked citizens to bring weapons or to commit themselves to illegal possession of firearms. It is fully aware of the Nigerian laws that prohibit the unauthorized transport of weapons. His message was intended to promote personal resilience, the awareness of the situation of the situation, not to encourage illegal activity.

The DHQ also stresses that the Nigerian armed forces and other security agencies continue to record significant successes in the fight against insecurity at national level. These earnings reflect the prolonged commitment of the government to protect citizens and maintain peace and stability. Nigerians are assured that their security remains an absolute priority and that security efforts are underway.

“The promotion of awareness of security at all levels is important. Basic skills such as the car -difesa, swimming and driving are precious life skills that improve individual preparation and contribute to national security. Therefore, we urge the public to consult original sources and occur for the interpretation of the Nigerians and to avoid the Nigerians, and to avoid sharing the distorted accounts.