Weak legal system of Nigeria that feeds insecurity – head of defense

…Say Bandits arrested, oil thieves often regret freedom

The head of the defense staff, General Christopher Musa, has blamed the weak and slow judicial system of Nigeria to frustrate military operations and worsen insecurity across the country.

Speaking during a television interview of the channels, Musa complained that the inability of the courts to quickly pursue terrorism, the bandits and the cases of organized crime themselves by demoralizing troops and encouraging criminals.

He denounced situations in which soldiers risk their lives to stop high -profile suspicions only to be released for technical reasons or delivered minor penalties.

“When people know that they can get away with anything, impunity starts and this is fundamental. Risk your life, make an arrest and then tomorrow you feel that the person is released. Do you think the soldier will be ready to sacrifice himself to do the arrests again?” Musa asked.

The head of the defense mentioned accidents in the Niger delta, where seized oil ships used for illegal bunking have been returned to operators after fines.

According to him, the military resorted to destroying these ships to send a strong signal of deterrent.

Musa urged the national assembly to urgently review terrorism and organize crime laws to ensure faster tests and more rigid punishments. He insisted on the fact that without stronger legislation, military gains against insecurity could be reversed.

“We have to group it, make it faster and more rigorous,” he said.

On external factors, Musa highlighted the influx of foreign weapons and fighters from the countries to crisis in Sahel and North Africa, underlining the urgent need for stronger safety of the borders and a stronger regional collaboration.

Despite the challenges, the defense head noted that progress had been made in sharing intelligence, the commitment of the community and in non -Kinetic measures to weaken criminal networks.

However, he warned that lasting security would remain elusive unless the legal framework of Nigeria did not correspond to the sacrifices of the army.

“There is never a country in the world that is without crime. But with stronger laws, faster justice and the support of the Nigerians, we can deny these groups the space to thrive,” Musa said.

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