the Nigerian Armed Forces to take over the
patrol of the nation's borders. The main
thrust of the patrol is to track down criminal
elements within the vicinity of border
communities prone to terrorist activities.
A statement by the Director of Defence
Information, Brigadier General Chris Olukolade on
Wednesday said the patrol team would be made up
of the Armed Forces, the police and other security
agencies. Olukolade added that the troops will also
focus on every suspected terrorist enclave and cell
in the various border communities.
The statement reads: "In furtherance of the
Commander-in-Chief's directive, the Nigerian
Armed Forces, the Nigeria Police and other security
agencies have commenced operations to rid the
nation's border territories of terrorist bases and
activities.
"The operations, which will involve massive
deployment of men and resources, is aimed at
asserting the nation's territorial integrity and
enhancing the security of constituted governmental
structures in all territories within Nigeria's borders.
"The operational plans have also briefed
participating troops appropriately on arrests,
cordon and search especially directed at
apprehending those who have been violating
sovereignty of Nigeria through terrorist training for
insurgency and related activities.
"The operation is expected to put an end to
insurgent activities in these parts of the country."
The Defence Headquarters said measures have
been put in place to ensure the safety of civilians
and non-combatants while the operation lasts. The
authorities of the Armed Forces enjoined
communities in the border areas to cooperate with
troops and supply necessary information on
criminal and terrorist activities. They are also
enjoined to report suspicious activities or
movements in their various localities, stressing that
the operation was intended to safeguard the
nation's interests and citizens in all parts of the
federation.
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