As prominent Nigerians are calling for self-defence in the face of rising insecurity, which signifies outright vote of no confidence on the government and the security agencies, many analysts feel it is a dangerous proposition that could push Nigeria over the cliff, Davidson Iriekpen writes
Former Minister of Defence, Lt. Gen. Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma (rtd), again stirred the hornet’s nest recently when he called on Nigerians to defend themselves against the bandits and terrorists running amok across the country and leaving in their wake tears, sorrow and blood.
Speaking in his community, Takum, Taraba State during a get-together he organised for his members of staff working within the area against the backdrop of renewed and intensified killings in communities in the state and across the country, Danjuma said: “If government security cannot protect us, we must protect ourselves. Nigeria is on the brink.”