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Defence Minister: Israel-Iran, Russia-Ukraine Wars Hindering Our Efforts To Tackle Insecurity

The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has said the ongoing conflicts involving Israel, Iran, the United States, Russia and Ukraine are making it increasingly difficult for Nigeria and other countries to procure military equipment needed to tackle insecurity.

The minister also lamented the absence of a comprehensive national database, saying it was hindering the efforts of security agencies, particularly the police, in tracking criminals and preventing crimes.

Musa stated this on Saturday while delivering a keynote address at the Nigerian People’s Strategic Conference and Defence Exhibition 2026 in Abuja.

Speaking on challenges confronting the country’s security architecture, he said global conflicts had disrupted access to military hardware, making it imperative for Nigeria to strengthen local defence production.

“With the war in Ukraine, Russia, Iran, the U.S. and Israel, it’s been extremely difficult getting equipment. Because most times they do down payment because they have the money and they produce most of these items. So even when you go to get, they have booked for them, and so it’s difficult.

“The only solution is for us to produce what we need,” he said.

He commended indigenous defence manufacturers and innovators, urging greater government support and patronage for locally produced military equipment.

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BREAKING: General Rabe Dies In Bandits’ Captivity

Major General Abubakar Rabe (rtd) who was abducted in Katsina State exactly two weeks ago is dead.