SECURITY: CDS VOWS TO ARREST KILLERS OF 17 OFFICERS, SOLDIERS IN OKUAMA
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The Defence Headquarters has committed to apprehend the killers of the 17 officers and soldiers who were on duty to maintain peace and security in the Delta State community, no matter how long it takes.
Gen. Christopher Musa, Chief of Defence Staff, stated this during a media briefing following a joint military, police, and paramilitary security meeting in Abuja on Tuesday.
Speaking on the latest Okuama activity, Major Gen Emeka Onumajuru, Chief of Defence Training and Operations, stated that the military will continue to look for the commanders and soldiers that were killed.
He said, “People have been asking questions about what is happening in Okuama. I want to let you know that the killing of 17 personnel of the armed forces of Nigeria will not go unpunished.
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“Do you remember how long it took to get Osama Bin Laden. So, we are working on getting the killers of the 17 military personnel. No matter how long it takes, we will hunt them down.”
General Musa said the Defence headquarters was reviewing operations in the North West Zone of the country with a view for better synergy considering and results noting that the various operations will soon be brought together and harmonised under one Commander for more effectiveness.
He urged communities in the North West, including Zamfara, Katsina, Sokoto, and Kebbi, to stop supporting or providing terrorists with information, noting that when troops on a fighting patrol got their MRAP vehicle stuck in a swamp, locals informed the terrorists, who came and made a social media event out of the situation.
“On the issue of Turji, like I said, he is just a deranged individual who feels power, but I can bet you that it is just a matter of time. We are going to get him and I can assure you within the shortest possible time, we are going to address that issue. Those following him are a bunch of deranged individuals with no allegiance to anybody.
“That is why we all must come together to work with members of the armed forces and security agencies to deny them the ability to move freely within our communities.
“Please do not give them any support. Do not give them information on the movement of troops because this is what is happening. Most of the areas where this thing is continuing because we have informants within the communities.”
“I have always reminded Nigerians that asymmetric warfare is something that should not be allowed to commence because once it is done, it is a very difficult operation.
“You are dealing with non-state actors that are not wearing uniforms, you don’t know them, but they know you. And within the communities, if you don’t have the support of the community, it makes it extremely very difficult.”
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