Nigeria, April 15 -- Speaking during an interview on Arise News on Tuesday evening, Musa described the nation's security situation as having reached a "turning point," stressing that insurgents' actions should not be mistaken for strength.

"We're winning. Definitely, we're winning," he said. "The enemy will always want to show that they're still very potent... but I tell you, we're winning."

The Defence Minister explained that the nature of asymmetric warfare allows insurgents to strike selectively, often targeting vulnerable communities to create fear and exaggerate their reach.

"The attacker has the advantage; he selects the time, the place, and the area," Musa noted. "They look for soft spots and strike, and when they succeed once,...