Speaking in an interview with News Central TV, the retired general said Nigeria is a signatory to several international laws and conventions governing armed conflict. He stressed that, as a professional military, Nigerian troops must comply with these rules. According to Musa, “Internationally, we are signatories to so many laws and conventions. Being a professional armed force, if you’re fighting an enemy and he drops his weapon, raises his hands, and surrenders, you are bound not to kill him because that would be cold-blooded murder.”
The Defence Minister also responded to criticism that the military is too lenient toward surrendered insurgents. He argued that the armed forces often face contradictory expectations from the public..Click To Complete>>
