CDS Exposes Shocking Link Between 2027 Polls And Nationwide Killings
Abuja, Nigeria — The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has attributed the recent spike in killings across Nigeria to the mounting political heat surrounding the upcoming 2027 general elections. His remarks come amid renewed insurgent activities across multiple fronts—from Boko Haram in the North-East to banditry in the North-West and persistent bloodshed in states like Benue and Plateau.
A Political Catalyst to Insecurity
In an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Gen. Musa connected the dots between escalating violence and political machinations. He noted with concern that:
“Last year, we recorded the lowest number of deaths. How come this year, suddenly, everything has spiked? Politics is coming, the election is coming… some people are controlling these criminals to ensure there is no peace, and governance is discredited.”
According to the CDS, criminals, terrorists, and politically driven actors may be collaborating—creating chaos to undermine the government’s security track record.
Funding Terror: The Financial Challenges
General Musa emphasized the dual nature of terrorism’s survival in Nigeria: local financiers and foreign backers. He revealed that agencies like the Attorney-General’s Office, NFIU, DSS, and NIA are hot on the trail of terror financier networks.
“The process is on… some of them get funds from outside… arrests have been made, and prosecutions have started. Those behind the Owo bombing are already facing trial.”
He stressed the importance of strengthening the legal framework, urging for more stringent laws, special courts, and faster terrorism prosecutions to counter protracted court delays.
Regional Spillover: The Sahel Instability Threat
Gen. Musa also pinpointed instability in the Sahel region as a key contributor to insecurity. The porous ~4,000 km border, open arms markets in Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, and cross-border militant movements all pose serious threats.
He warned:
“We must never allow foreigners to take an inch of our land… Boko Haram started by welcoming strangers who later became monsters.”
Nevertheless, Nigeria has sought regional cooperation. As part of the broader counterterrorism effort, the military is collaborating with the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), a group of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—despite these countries’ departure from ECOWAS—including joint missions and intelligence sharing
