Army vows to track, neutralize terrorists, bandits in Borno, Katsina, Sokoto
The intense battle between the Nigerian Army and Boko Haram has led to another strike by the Boko Haram terrorists which left the entire people of the attacked area in a sad and mourning mood.
But the Nigerian Army said it was deeply saddened by the unfortunate incidents in which suspected retreating Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists with a few sleeper cells within communities ambushed and killed innocent women and children in Faduma Koloram village, Gubio, Borno State.
Col Sagir Musa, Director of Army Public Relations said: “Already a large contingent of military personnel has been drafted in the general area to track and apprehend or neutralize the perpetrators.
“We have also mandated the Theatre Command, Operation Lafiya Dole to enhance security, dominate the area and reassure the affected communities and promised the Nigerian Army’s commitment to protecting the population.
“The Nigerian Army equally notes with great concern about banditry incidents in some parts of the northwestern part of the county across Katsina, Sokoto, and Zamfara states.
“It has come to our knowledge that some bandits are shifting base and venting their anger on innocent citizens because of the ongoing operations in Katsina State.
“While we sympathize with fellow Nigerians and the good people of Borno, Katsina, Sokoto and Zamfara states in particular on these unfortunate incidents, we would like to assure all of our unrelenting effort in engaging with communities to rid our society of any and all remnants of these criminal elements,” Col Musa said.
Ayooluwa Joshua