Michael Olugbode in Maiduguri and Senator Iroegbu in Abuja
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Maj-Gen. Babagana Monguno (rtd.) along side four other service chiefs, arrived Maiduguri on Friday for reassessment of military operations, with a promise that they would swiftly roll into action forthwith, put an end to the Boko Haram madness and return the North-east to the path of orderliness.
Monguno said: “In less than 24 hours after we were sworn-in and decorated by the President, we are here in Maiduguri, for the reassessment of military operations and to end terrorism in three months.”
He said the President had picked the right service chiefs to end terrorism and assured the governor and the people of Borno State that the service chiefs would not be found wanting in the fight to end terrorism that has claimed many lives and property.
The NSA said: “We are here in Maiduguri to end this terrorism. We are to assess all the military operational details that will facilitate various aerial and ground troops to put an end to Boko Haram.”
He however admitted that the military alone cannot end insurgency.
Monguno said: “The victory over Boko Haram cannot be won without involving the larger society.
“We are here for all of you affected by this terrorism that has claimed the lives of many of your sons, daughters, parents, guardians, including your traditional and religious leaders sacked from towns and villages for over six years. We want you also to help us with credible information to end this terrorism.
“We need the civil society to end this. I will be deceiving you if I say it will take only the military to solve this problem.
“We are here to tell you we are up to the task, but it is a two-way traffic. We need your assistance. We need information and they (the people) need to come out of the closets to assist us.
“I know there has been mutual suspicion in the past, but it is time to work together to put an end to this terrorism.”
Responding, Governor Kashim Shettima said: “The people of Borno and North-east can not ask for more. We have had our own fair share of service chiefs. We have what it takes to make Boko Haram a thing of the past. We will give you all the support to end this killings.
“With the appointment of the service chiefs, we cannot ask for more. All we need is to give them our support. The Boko Haram cannot survive if we the people of Borno say no enough is enough.
“If this madness comes to an end, your names will be written in gold in the annals of the history of the country. The country and its citizenry will be proud of you all.”
Shettima assured that he would do his best to create jobs for the teeming youths of the state.
Buratai seeks cooperation of Army, DSS…
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai has reaffirmed Nigerian Army’s commitment and determination to carry out its constitutional roles, soliciting for cooperation and support from the Department of State Security Service (DSS).
Buratai made this call yesterday when he paid a courtesy call on the Director-General, DSS, Alhaji Lawal Daura in his office at Asokoro, Abuja.
The COAS congratulated Daura on his recent appointment and highlighted the strategic importance of the DSS and its special role, particularly in the area of intelligence gathering and enjoined the Department to synergise with the Army.
Buratai also solicited for joint training among the personnel of both institutions to enable them collaborate and share ideas for successful joint operations.
He noted that coordination in specific areas was critical and promised that the Nigerian Army would provide the requisite expertise in such areas of collaboration when called upon.
Responding, the Director-General, DSS enjoined officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army to consider the DSS, as a partner in the security of the nation.
Daura said: “Let me state unequivocally that the DSS is an extension of the Nigerian Army.”
He also stated that the two institutions have a lot in common, promising that the cordial relationship already existing between them would continue to grow from strength to strength.
The DSS boss pointed that due to the peculiarity of the present security challenges facing the nation, there was need for synergy between them.
He affirmed that the two institutions had never failed in any joint operations, stressing that the DSS would continue to give the Army tremendous support it needs to succeed in its operations.
Monguno: We Are Going into Action to End Boko Haram
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