The defence Headquarters gave the
caution on Tuesday in a statement to
alert the general public of the disturbing
spate of crimes allegedly committed by
the groups.
They pointed out the latest of the
groups, the Niger Delta Greenland
Justice Mandate (NDGJM), claimed
responsibility for blowing up an oil
pipeline belonging to the Nigerian
National Petroleum Corporation few
days ago in south-south Nigeria.
The same group, according to the
military, has come out again,
demanding that residents living near oil
and gas infrastructure should vacate
their homes to avoid being caught in its
next attacks.
Olive Branch To Broker Peace
The Defence Headquarters stated in
clear terms, “that no group or individual
has the right to threaten or force
residents in any part of Nigeria, to
abandon their homes in obeisance to
certain group’s selfish and devilish
interest.
“It is more worrisome that despite the
Federal Government’s olive branch to
broker peace and proffer solution to the
lingering Niger Delta problem, some
groups are still fanning the ember of
war.
“The military and other security
agencies would remain focused, un-
intimidated and will display
professionalism in ensuring adequate
security to lives and property”.
Enhancing Civil-Military Relationship
While the military respects the
government’s negotiation with relevant
stakeholders in the Niger Delta, they
explained that their exercise and
operations in the area were not targeted
at any group or meant to make life
difficult for the inhabitants.
“The ongoing exercise is geared towards
enhancing civil-military relationship and
building the confidence of the resident
on the ability of the military to protect
them.
“The exercise also demonstrates the
strength of the troops to purge the
region of criminals and economic
saboteurs.
“The Armed Forces would not tolerate
any form of criminality in that region,”
the statement read.
The military and other security agencies
also reaffirmed their total commitment
to ensuring security of lives and
property, not only in the Niger Delta, but
across Nigeria.
They solicited the cooperation of all the
stakeholders, including the royal
fathers, leaders and youths to achieve
the feat.
The Defence Headquarters also urged
the public, especially those residing in
Niger Delta, to discountenance the
threat, asking innocent citizens and
residents to go about their legitimate
businesses.
Source: Channelstv
caution on Tuesday in a statement to
alert the general public of the disturbing
spate of crimes allegedly committed by
the groups.
They pointed out the latest of the
groups, the Niger Delta Greenland
Justice Mandate (NDGJM), claimed
responsibility for blowing up an oil
pipeline belonging to the Nigerian
National Petroleum Corporation few
days ago in south-south Nigeria.
The same group, according to the
military, has come out again,
demanding that residents living near oil
and gas infrastructure should vacate
their homes to avoid being caught in its
next attacks.
Olive Branch To Broker Peace
The Defence Headquarters stated in
clear terms, “that no group or individual
has the right to threaten or force
residents in any part of Nigeria, to
abandon their homes in obeisance to
certain group’s selfish and devilish
interest.
“It is more worrisome that despite the
Federal Government’s olive branch to
broker peace and proffer solution to the
lingering Niger Delta problem, some
groups are still fanning the ember of
war.
“The military and other security
agencies would remain focused, un-
intimidated and will display
professionalism in ensuring adequate
security to lives and property”.
Enhancing Civil-Military Relationship
While the military respects the
government’s negotiation with relevant
stakeholders in the Niger Delta, they
explained that their exercise and
operations in the area were not targeted
at any group or meant to make life
difficult for the inhabitants.
“The ongoing exercise is geared towards
enhancing civil-military relationship and
building the confidence of the resident
on the ability of the military to protect
them.
“The exercise also demonstrates the
strength of the troops to purge the
region of criminals and economic
saboteurs.
“The Armed Forces would not tolerate
any form of criminality in that region,”
the statement read.
The military and other security agencies
also reaffirmed their total commitment
to ensuring security of lives and
property, not only in the Niger Delta, but
across Nigeria.
They solicited the cooperation of all the
stakeholders, including the royal
fathers, leaders and youths to achieve
the feat.
The Defence Headquarters also urged
the public, especially those residing in
Niger Delta, to discountenance the
threat, asking innocent citizens and
residents to go about their legitimate
businesses.
Source: Channelstv
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