The Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Musa, on Thursday called for an end to silo operations among security and intelligence agencies, stressing the need for integrated intelligence to tackle Nigeria’s security challenges effectively. He noted that although security agencies had been operating effectively, their efforts were often fragmented, reducing overall impact. Unlike conventional warfare, threats are often unidentified, and even those close to us may be potential adversaries,” he said. He assured that the Ministry of Defence would support intelligence agencies and facilitate better coordination to strengthen troops’ capabilities in the field. Nigeria has continued to battle insurgency, banditry, kidnapping, and other security threats, with authorities increasingly emphasising improved intelligence sharing and joint operations among security agencies to enhance response and effectiveness.

Source: Punch April 09, 2026 21:13 UTC