Defence Minister Assures Protection For Soldiers On Lawful Duty

Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has pledged that the ministry and military high command will protect all soldiers performing lawful duties.

Badaru made the assurance on Wednesday during a press conference in Abuja ahead of the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration.

Responding to questions on the recent altercation between FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and Navy Lieutenant A.M. Yerima over a disputed Abuja land, Badaru said:

“We will always protect our officers on lawful duty. Any officer doing his job rightly will be fully protected.”