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The Digest:

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has advised Nigerians to learn combat skills as a critical form of self-defence. He likened these skills to driving and swimming, stating that every citizen needs a Survival Shield to navigate a dangerous world.

Key Points:
  • CDS Musa has advised Nigerians to learn combat skills.
  • He says the skills are for self-defence against danger.
  • He likened combat skills to swimming and driving.
  • He believes the NYSC should train graduates in unarmed combat.
  • Musa said Nigerians should be situationally aware.
  • He called security the business of every Nigerian.
  • The CDS stressed that the world is a dangerous place.

General Musa’s call for a Survival Shield for every citizen is a stark reflection of Nigeria's security challenges. His advice shifts the responsibility of personal safety from the state to the individual, underscoring the severity of the times.

Sources: Channels Television, General Christopher Musa (Chief of Defence Staff)