Nigerian Soldiers Who Extort Citizens, Collect Bribes Are Betrayers, Says Defence Chief, Musa
When asked for his message for Nigerian troops, Musa, who spoke in Hausa, said, “Let them stop whatever they are doing that will make the masses to hate us.
The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, has described Nigerian soldiers who collect bribes or extort citizens as betrayers.
In a recent interview with CGTN Hausa, Musa said the Nigerian Army “will continue to do their possible best”.
When asked for his message for Nigerian troops, Musa, who spoke in Hausa, said, “Let them stop whatever they are doing that will make the masses to hate us.
“They should know that their job is to protect lives and property and that is what we are supposed to do.
“And it will be unfair if we are the ones collecting bribes on the streets, then we have betrayed the masses. It is improper. And whenever anyone sees military personnel engaging in any illegal act, they should inform the authorities concerned.
“The Army should believe that both Nigerians and the government support them. And we want Nigerians to believe that the Army is working to protect them.”
“We will not do what will harm the country or put the country into shame,” he added.
