The Nigerian military has vowed to respond appropriately and decisively to the resurgent Niger Delta militants who recently blew up major economic facilities in the nation’s maritime sector.
The Director of Defence Information, Brig-Gen Rabe Abubakar, in response to THISDAY inquiries on Saturday, May 7, described the recent attacks as unpatriotic and callous activities of the criminal gang.
He said that the Defence Headquarters is aware of increased militant activities and promised that the military response will be both
holistic and professional.
Recall, that a couple of days ago, the Niger Delta militants blew up a gas pipe line in the Niger Delta Area, thereby affecting electricity supply.
As a result, the Nigerian army vowed that the militants will be treated as criminals and that the security forces will leave no stone unturned to apprehend the perpetrators.
He said: “This is no doubt a criminal activity and they will be treated as such at an appropriate time. The whole world is seeing the callous and unpatriotic activities of this gang. Our response will be holistic and professional, which will come at an appropriate time.
“The military and other security agencies will ensure the apprehension of these criminals and leave no stone unturned in this direction, in compliance with the directive of President Muhammadu Buhari.”
Speaking further, the General urged that, “the community leaders, oil companies and innocent individuals should go about their legitimate endeavour, as military and other security agencies have the capability to respond appropriately and guard
our strategic assets and other platforms.”
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