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Nigeria's defense minister Muhammad
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Badaru Abuakar has assured that no
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officer or soldier carrying out lawful
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duties will be punished. This comes amid
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rising tension following the
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confrontation between Minister Yamik and
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military personnel in Abuja. But Jaru
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speaking at the launch of the Armed
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Forces Remembrance Day 2026 stated
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clearly, "We will always protect
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officers doing their job lawfully."
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This comment sent a strong message of
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support to security forces even as the
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public debate continues over the Abuja
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lands disputes involving military