Service
Chiefs have relocated to the theatre of operation against Boko Haram in
compliance with Acting President Yemi Osinbajo’s directive.
Prof. Osinbajo gave the directive last week following the
resurgence of Boko Haram activities.
A statement from the Defence Headquarters last night indicated
that the service chiefs had started operating from Maiduguri.
The statement by Director of Defence Information, Major Gen.
John Enenche said: “In compliance with the recent Presidential directive by the
Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo SAN, GCON, to service Chiefs to move
to Maiduguri, the epicentre of the North-East Counter Insurgency and Counter
Terrorism Operation, the Service Chiefs have commenced the Command and Control
of the Operation from the Military Command and Control Centre in Maiduguri.
“In this regard, the
Chief of Defence Staff held a Briefing session with the Chief of Army Staff,
Chief of Air Staff, the Theatre Commander and Senior Principal Staff Officers
of the military high command at the Military Command and Control Centre
on 1st August 2017, on the reviewed strategic direction and operational
plans, in compliance to the directive of the Acting President.
“This move and action
are expected to give impetus to the military effort in the North-East
Operations. Consequently, the Defence Headquarters hereby appeal to the public
and people in the areas affected directly by the negative acts of terrorism and
criminality, to come forward with credible information that will further assist
the security and response agencies to tackle this menace.
“It is necessary to
point out some of key information required which include the following: a.
Terrorists sleeper cell locations b. Terrorists concentration areas and outpost
locations c. Collaborators and informants to the terrorists
1.
Suspicious isolated
settlements and camps outside normal living areas.
“The Armed Forces of
Nigeria reaffirms its commitment to ensuring that peace and tranquillity are
restored to the North-East. Thus the cooperation of the general public,
particularly those in the affected areas is highly solicited. “
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