Nigerians react to Minister of Defence Magashi’s statement asking them to defend themselves against bandits. See reactions

Nigerians react to Minister of Defence Magashi’s statement asking them to defend themselves against bandits. See reactions

There is news about the Minister of Defence and his advice to Nigerians regarding the bandit challenge in the country.

The Minister of Defence Maj Gen. Magashi who is now retired stated that Nigerians need to do more regarding banditry in the situation.

In an interview, he said, “During our time we used to stand and fight, I don’t know why people run from bandits”

Nigerians took to social media to reveal their disagreement with the stance of the Minister of Defence

See tweets below

Minister of Defence Maj Gen. Magashi (rtd) telling locals to stay and fight back when "bandits" attack their communities.
pic.twitter.com/WEL73lI1IM

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— Murtala (@Murtalaibin) February 17, 2021

Did the Minister of Defence just say that Nigerians are cowards and they should defend themselves???

Or was he quoted out of context?

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Anyway I have some of the most vicious dogs ever in my compound so bring it on.

Defence Minister has abdicated his role of defending Nigerians

— Mo-Mo💙 (@Morris_Monye) February 18, 2021

https://twitter.com/NotJustSalmanPR/status/1362321052869812229?s=20

If the Minister of defence can tell Nigerians to defend themselves against bandits, then we are officially on our own. May the Lord help us .🙏

— Goje (@MadeNigga) February 17, 2021

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https://twitter.com/DrOlufunmilayo/status/1362160855383736325?s=20

The Minister of Defence just indirectly told everyone that "you are on your own"

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— DEMAGOGUE PhD.💘senior advocat (@von_Bismack) February 17, 2021