Defence Minister

The Minister of Defence, Brig.-Gen. Mansur Dan-Ali (rtd), has debunked media reports Army personnel shot and killed some protesters that were protesting against Zamfara killings on Christmas Day. In a statement Wednesday by his Public…

The Minister of Defence, Mansur Dan-Ali has directed the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai to remain in the North East until security situation in the region improves. The Public Relations Officer of the minister, Col. Tukur…

The senator representing Kaduna Central senatorial district in the National Assembly, Sen. Shehu Sani has faulted comments credited to the Defence Minister, Mansur Dan-Ali on herdsmen attacks across the country. Addressing State House…

Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday expressed her support for Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen in a controversy surrounding an army officer suspected of posing as a refugee in order to carry out terrorist attacks. “The minister…

Minister of Defence, Brig.-Gen. Muhammad Dan-Ali (rtd) has urged soldiers to respect the rights of people in host communities because all their actions and inactions will be accounted for. The minister also assured the troops the federal…