
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)