Terrorism: Stop giving motorcycles as palliatives - Defence Minister tells governors

Author: Sunday DennisPublished on: September 4, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Terrorism: Stop giving motorcycles as palliatives - Defence Minister tells governors

Defence Minister Gen. Christopher Musa urged state governors to reconsider distributing motorcycles as palliatives, warning that they could be diverted to terrorists. He emphasized that motorcycles provide terrorists with an advantage in navigating difficult terrain and escaping security forces. Musa also cautioned against distributing motorcycles through constituency projects, stating they could end up in the hands of bandits.

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