Christopher Musa, Minister of Defence nominee, has revealed why terrorists make Nigeria a primary target.
According to him, terrorists perceive Nigeria as a very rich country, adding that regardless of where they operate, their ultimate aim is to gain entry into Nigeria.
The former Chief of Defence Staff made the remark during his screening at the Nigerian Senate on Wednesday, stressing the urgent need for the country to secure its borders.
He said: “The terrorists that we’re dealing with think Nigeria is so rich that when they come to Nigeria, they can make it.
“So, anything they are doing anywhere, their target end is to come into Nigeria, and that’s why it’s important that we must make sure that we secure our borders and deny them entry.
“And then those ones that are within we’re able to take them out. There will be zero policy on anything terrorism.”
DAILY POST reported that the Senate commenced the screening of Musa as the new Minister of Defence on Wednesday.
The screening, which took place at the National Assembly, followed his nomination by Bola Tinubu.
If confirmed, General Musa, a former Chief of Defence Staff, will replace Mohammed Badaru, who resigned from the position.
It will be recalled that President Tinubu nominated General Musa as Minister of Defence on Tuesday.