The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, has reiterated that ensuring national security is a shared responsibility, urging all Nigerians to actively contribute by providing crucial information that can assist security agencies in their operations.
Gen. Musa made this statement on Saturday in Abuja while addressing attendees at the 48th Annual National Conference of the Muslim Elders Association of Nigeria.
The conference, themed “Making Living Worthwhile For All: Islamic Solutions to Economic and Security Challenges,” provided a platform for discussing the integration of Islamic principles in addressing the country’s ongoing economic and security issues.
The Muslim Elders Association of Nigeria, known for its commitment to promoting peace, fostering brotherhood, and enhancing leadership values, education, and humanitarian services, hosted the event.
Represented by Maj. Gen. Shuab Bashir, the Chief of Defence Staff emphasized the importance of collaboration between the general public and security agencies.
He pointed out that security challenges cannot be effectively tackled by security agencies alone and called on citizens to share valuable information that could enhance the efforts to secure the nation.
“Security is everybody’s business; everyone must be involved. It should not be left to the security agencies alone. People must give us useful information,” Gen. Musa stated.
Supporting this stance, Mr. Uba Alkali, the representative of the Police Commissioner in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), echoed the sentiment, emphasizing that effective security is dependent on the collective efforts of all citizens.
“Security is everyone’s responsibility. I urge you all to work with the Police to serve humanity,” Alkali added.
Both officials underscored the critical role of community engagement and the sharing of intelligence in overcoming the security challenges faced by Nigeria today.
Their remarks highlighted the need for a united front, where both the public and security agencies work hand-in-hand to ensure a safer and more prosperous nation
