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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Public commentator Mahdi Shehu has raised concerns over what he described as poor funding of military equipment, warning that it could put the lives of soldiers at risk.<\/p>\n

In a post shared on his official X account on Monday, Shehu reacted to reports that only a small portion of the Nigerian Army\u2019s 2025 budget for security equipment has been released.<\/p>\n

According to him, although over N20 billion was approved for the purchase of security equipment, only about N1.7 billion\u2014roughly 7 per cent\u2014has been disbursed.<\/p>\n

He questioned the implications of this for the safety of troops on the battlefield.<\/p>\n

\u201cCould that be the reason why our military are being killed on the battlefield like common bush rats?\u201d he asked.<\/p>\n

Shehu also raised concerns about cases of soldiers abandoning their duty posts, suggesting that poor support and lack of equipment could be a factor.<\/p>\n

\u201cCould that be the reason why soldiers are deserting their stations, leaving behind their rifles and uniforms?\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He further questioned the use of funds borrowed in the name of tackling insecurity, asking: \u201cWhere are the monies being borrowed in the name of fighting insecurity?\u201d<\/p>\n

The commentator also suggested that withholding funds meant for security could have serious consequences.<\/p>\n

\u201cBy refusing to release budget monies, is anybody deliberately shortchanging security forces so that as many innocent civilians as possible will die?\u201d he asked.<\/p>\n

Shehu expressed concern that governments at different levels may not be prioritising the safety of citizens as expected.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is now clear that governments at all levels are reneging on their responsibility for the security of lives and property,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Nigeria. Public commentator Mahdi Shehu has raised concerns over what he described as poor funding of military equipment, warning that it could put the lives of soldiers at risk. 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