A former minister of defence, Theophilus Danjuma, has urged Nigerians to defend themselves against bandits terrorising different parts of the country.

Mr Danjuma, a retired lieutenant-general, said the government and security agencies can’t be relied upon for protection of lives and property of the citizens.

The former minister gave the charge at a public event in Takum, Taraba State.

According to him, the warning he issued five years ago remains relevant as the nation grapples with a wave of terror attacks.

He noted that 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.

The former chief of defence staff also 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.

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