Nigeria: Defence minister lauds Zamfara governor for donating APCs, drones to boost security
By Zuleihat Owuiye, Mamos Nigeria
The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), has praised Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State for providing Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) and surveillance drones to enhance security in the state. Musa made the remarks while unveiling the newly acquired assets in Gusau, Zamfara State.
He said the investments would boost operational effectiveness, improve intelligence gathering, and reinforce rapid response to security threats. “The newly inaugurated assets will contribute meaningfully to broader national objectives and reflect a shared determination to secure every part of the state,” Musa stated.
The minister noted that he has firsthand knowledge of the operational realities confronting security personnel across the nation. He assured that the Federal Government would continue to provide strategic coordination and support to ensure security institutions are properly equipped, professionally trained, and fully prepared to confront threats to peace, stability, and national unity.
Musa emphasized that equipment and facilities alone cannot guarantee security, stressing that assets must be matched with discipline, professionalism, accountability, and respect for human rights by personnel entrusted with them. He urged security operatives to handle the new assets responsibly and discharge their duties with integrity and restraint.
The minister also highlighted the importance of community cooperation through credible information sharing, collective vigilance, and mutual trust between citizens and security agencies. He noted that ongoing and future infrastructure projects, including the state airport, would further support security operations by improving logistics and deployment capabilities.
