Nigeria Must Build Border Wall, Deploy Tech to Stop Terrorists – Defence Minister

Nigeria’s Defence Minister, Christopher Musa, has reiterated his call for a border wall and modern surveillance technology to curb the influx of terrorists, bandits, and transnational criminals. Speaking to BBC Hausa, Musa highlighted the country’s porous borders as a major factor enabling attacks and escapes. He stressed that infrastructure alone isn’t enough—citizen vigilance, regional cooperation, and advanced tech are crucial. The minister warned against aiding criminals, describing profits from them as “blood money,” and assured Nigerians of increased government and presidential support for security operations.