KACRAN Urges Defence Minister to Prioritise Non-Kinetic Solutions, Justify National Confidence

KACRAN Urges Defence Minister to Prioritise Non-Kinetic Solutions, Justify National Confidence

By: Michael Mike

The Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) has called on the newly appointed Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), to live up to the unprecedented national confidence expressed in his appointment by urgently deploying strategic, non-kinetic approaches to Nigeria’s worsening security crisis.

In a statement signed by its National President, Hon. Khalil Moh’d Bello, the association noted that General Musa enjoys broad acceptance across the country, but warned that this goodwill comes with extraordinary expectations from the President, the National Assembly and the public.

KACRAN said Nigeria is experiencing “perhaps the most serious security challenges in its history,” with citizens and government united in their demand for immediate action to stop kidnappings, school abductions, destruction of farmlands, cattle rustling, attacks on worship centres and the killing of innocent people.

The group said General Musa’s reputation for outstanding performance in previous military assignments—ranging from operations in Liberia to his role in the North East and his tenure as Chief of Defence Staff—has elevated public expectations that he can quickly turn the situation around.

KACRAN stressed that the minister faces an unusually narrow window to deliver results, given the political timetable ahead of the 2027 general elections. With political activities expected to intensify by 2026, the group argued that the success of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and several governors seeking re-election may hinge largely on whether the new defence minister can significantly reduce insecurity within the next year.

The association warned that if security conditions either stagnate or deteriorate, the current administration could face the kind of electoral backlash experienced by former President Goodluck Jonathan in 2015. It therefore projected that General Musa is expected to achieve “six years’ worth of progress in one year.”

KACRAN, while expressing full confidence in the minister’s capacity, urged him to deploy a balanced approach that goes beyond force-based operations.

It recommended: Comprehensive Strategic Mapping: analysing all security threats in order to understand their root causes; Hybrid Response Models: prioritising dialogue and negotiation where feasible and limiting kinetic action to situations where it is unavoidable; Open-Door Engagement: maintaining a channel for citizens and stakeholders to share intelligence and offer constructive solutions.

KACRAN appealed to Nigerians especially traditional rulers, political actors, and security agencies to support the new Defence Minister with timely information and cooperation, stressing that national security requires joint effort.

The association also reaffirmed its willingness to work closely with the Defence Ministry and urged General Musa to give serious consideration to its specific proposals for ending insecurity in the North West and North Central regions within three to six months using minimal military force.

KACRAN Urges Defence Minister to Prioritise Non-Kinetic Solutions, Justify National Confidence