The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has clarified that the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, did not call on Nigerians to bear arms during a recent interview, but instead encouraged citizens to develop basic survival and lawful self-protection skills.
Zig Diaries Defence
Date: Friday, 22 August 2025
Time: 14:00 WAT
Location: 📍 Abuja, Nigeria
This statement comes after media misrepresentations of the CDS’s interview on Channels Television on Thursday, 20 August 2025, which sparked public debate about personal security in Nigeria.
In a press release signed by Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, Director of Defence
Information, DHQ emphasized that General Musa’s message was intended to promote
personal resilience, situational awareness, and lawful preparedness. The skills
highlighted—such as swimming, driving, boxing, taekwondo, and judo—were likened
to widely accepted life skills rather than calls for the illegal carrying of
firearms.
The DHQ stressed that the Nigerian
Armed Forces and other security agencies continue to achieve significant
successes in combating insecurity nationwide. These gains reflect the
government’s commitment to citizen safety and the maintenance of peace and
stability.
Promoting security awareness at all
levels is essential, DHQ noted. Basic life skills, including unarmed
self-defense, enhance individual preparedness and contribute to broader
national security. The public was urged to rely on verified sources and
original statements to avoid the spread of misleading information.
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& Background Context:
The Nigerian law prohibits unauthorized possession and carrying of firearms.
The Chief of Defence Staff’s interview intended to encourage lawful self-protection skills, aligning with broader efforts by security agencies to enhance national safety awareness.
Similar initiatives globally include basic
personal safety training integrated into public education and community
programs.
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