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Granting bail to terrorists puts soldiers’ lives at risk — CDS

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General Chris Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), has claimed that by awarding terrorists bail, the courts are endangering the lives of soldiers in the midst of the ongoing security sectoral dispute with legislators.

He also held the judiciary accountable for the tardiness in prosecuting members of Boko Haram and other non-state actors.

at front of the House of Representatives on Tuesday, the CDS declared that granting bail to Boko Haram militants puts security officers’ lives at jeopardy.

The CDS informed MPs that the fight against terrorism is being impacted by the release of Boko Haram militants.

General Chris Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), has claimed that by awarding terrorists bail, the courts are endangering the lives of soldiers in the midst of the ongoing security sectoral dispute with legislators.

Granting bail to terrorists puts soldiers' lives at risk —

He also held the judiciary accountable for the tardiness in prosecuting members of Boko Haram and other non-state actors.

at front of the House of Representatives on Tuesday, the CDS declared that granting bail to Boko Haram militants puts security officers’ lives at jeopardy.

The CDS informed MPs that the fight against terrorism is being impacted by the release of Boko Haram militants.

Now you have risked yourself in doing that, by the time he is released, he goes to tell the people the person that arrested him. Now your family members or you are at risk. It is getting to a state where the security forces do not want to make any effort,” the CDS said.

According to him, the judiciary has frequently also released ships carrying stolen crude oil.

The Service Chiefs and Inspector General of Police are still meeting with members of the parliament.

The meeting comes after lawmakers chastised the security leaders last Thursday for sending officials who were turned down and requested the security chiefs to be present for the debate in person.

The Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, last week rejected the representation of the security heads and instead postponed the session, following a constitutional point of order.

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