Former Minister of Defence, Lt. Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (retd.), has urged Nigerians to defend themselves against bandits and criminals, warning that relying solely on the government for protection is no longer realistic.
Speaking on Saturday at a public event in Takum, Taraba State, Danjuma said his warning from five years ago remains relevant amid the growing wave of insecurity across the country.
According to him, the recent spate of killings in Benue, Plateau, and other parts of Nigeria had once again validated his concerns.
“The warning I gave some years ago is still as valid today as it was then. Nigerians must rise and defend themselves.
“We cannot continue to sit and watch while bandits, terrorists, and criminal gangs massacre our people unchecked,” he said.
Danjuma, who hails from Takum, lamented what he described as the government’s inability to provide adequate security, stressing that the time had come for communities to take proactive steps in protecting their lives and properties.
“It is now very clear that the government alone cannot protect us. We must stand up and defend ourselves, our families, and our lands before these criminals overrun the entire country,” he added.
His comments come in the wake of renewed attacks in Benue and Plateau states, where dozens of lives have been lost and several communities displaced in recent weeks.
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