The Defence Headquarters has pledged to capture those responsible for the deaths of the 17 officers and soldiers who were performing their duty to maintain peace and security in a Delta State community, regardless of how long it takes.
Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, made this commitment during a media briefing following a joint security meeting involving the Military, Police, and Para-Military forces on Tuesday in Abuja.
In his statement, delivered by Chief of Defence Training and Operations, Major Gen. Emeka Onumajuru, Gen. Musa emphasized that the military will persist in their efforts to locate and apprehend the individuals responsible for the officers’ and soldiers’ deaths.
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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.
“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.”
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General Musa stated that the Defence Headquarters is currently reassessing operations in the North West Zone to improve coordination and outcomes.
He mentioned that various operations would soon be unified under a single Commander to enhance their effectiveness.
He urged communities in the North West, including Zamfara, Katsina, Sokoto, and Kebbi, to stop supporting or providing information to terrorists. He highlighted a recent incident where troops on a combat patrol had their MRAP vehicle become stuck in a swamp.
He pointed out that local residents informed the terrorists about the situation, which they then exploited for social media coverage.
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