CSGG Unveils Volunteer and Intelligence Networking Strategies to Support Defence Minister CG Musa in Anti-Terror War

Wednesday 14th ,January , 2026

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The Citizens Support for Good Governance (CSGG) has unveiled a comprehensive set of citizen-driven strategies aimed at strengthening national efforts to combat terrorism, banditry, and violent extremism, while reaffirming unwavering support for the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, whom the group described as a national hero deserving protection from coordinated misinformation and bad publicity.

Speaking in an expanded follow-up to its earlier joint statement in Kaduna, the National Coordinator of CSGG, Dr. Olayinka Adeosun; the North-West Coordinator, Hamisu Danbaba Malumfashi; and the Director of Media and Public Affairs, Hon. VB Mathew,  called on Nigerians to actively support the Minister of Defence and security agencies by providing timely and credible information under the principle of “If you see something, say something.”

The leadership of CSGG said the fight against insecurity can no longer be left to security agencies alone, stressing that modern security challenges require a robust citizen security partnership built on trust, technology, and grassroots intelligence.

According to CSGG, one of its core strategies is the establishment of a nationwide volunteer intelligence network made up of vetted community volunteers, youth leaders, transport workers, traders, students, and faith-based actors who will serve as the eyes and ears of security agencies at the local level. 

These volunteers will be trained on basic intelligence gathering, early warning signs, digital responsibility, and safe reporting mechanisms to ensure accuracy while protecting lives.

The group also announced the creation of a structured information-sharing ecosystem that links communities to security response centers through secure digital platforms. Central to this initiative is the planned deployment of a free, citizen-focused emergency reporting application, modeled after the 911 system, which will allow Nigerians to instantly report suspicious movements, abandoned items, strange gatherings, and other potential security threats under the guiding principle of “If you see something, say something.”

CSGG explained that the platform will prioritize anonymity, data protection, and rapid relay of actionable intelligence to relevant authorities, thereby closing the gap between citizens and security agencies. 

The organization added that misinformation filtering and verification protocols will be embedded to prevent abuse and false alarms.

Beyond technology, CSGG outlined a coordinated community engagement strategy that includes town hall meetings, campus sensitization programs, media literacy campaigns, and faith-based dialogues to counter extremist narratives and discourage the spread of hate speech capable of inflaming tensions.

 The group warned that reckless utterances, propaganda, and deliberate disinformation especially when amplified on social media often serve the interests of terrorists and their sponsors.

In a strong show of solidarity, CSGG described General CG Musa as a disciplined professional and patriot who has demonstrated uncommon courage and clarity in confronting terror networks and the shadowy conflict entrepreneurs who profit from Nigeria’s instability. 

The organization cautioned that attempts to smear, intimidate, or politically undermine the Minister of Defence amount to indirect support for terrorism and must be resisted by all well-meaning Nigerians.

“General CG Musa is executing a clear mandate given by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to restore security, dismantle terror infrastructure, and go after those who sponsor and shield criminal networks. He must not be left vulnerable to bad publicity engineered by those threatened by peace and accountability,” the statement said.

CSGG further called on the media, civil society groups, traditional rulers, and political stakeholders to act responsibly by amplifying verified information, supporting morale within the Armed Forces, and avoiding narratives that demoralize troops or embolden criminal elements.

The organization reaffirmed its full alignment with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and pledged continuous civic mobilization in support of the Armed Forces and the Ministry of Defence, insisting that Nigeria’s safety is a collective project requiring unity, vigilance, and national integration.

“Security is not only won on the battlefield; it is also won in communities, in information spaces, and in the hearts of citizens. We stand with President Tinubu, we stand with General CG Musa, and we stand for a safe, united, and peaceful Nigeria,” CSGG concluded.