Within the aftermath of the Christmas Eve bloodbath that claimed over 200 lives in two native authorities areas of Plateau State, the Chief of Defence Employees, Gen. Christopher Musa, has confirmed that the Nigerian army has made vital progress in capturing suspects linked to the assaults.
Musa made this announcement throughout a televised interview on Channels TV on Monday, assuring the general public that efforts have been ongoing to trace down all people concerned within the heinous act.
“We’re up on their heels and making some arrests,” Gen Musa declared.
The CDS additionally disclosed that the army is collaborating with state governments to determine areas captured by terrorists throughout the nation, with the target of reclaiming them.
He expressed willpower to make sure that bandits maintain no group within the new yr.
“We’re working with the state governments to determine these areas; this yr, God prepared, we are going to be sure bandits maintain no group.” He affirmed.
Musa acknowledged the potential discount of internally displaced camps as soon as communities are recovered, permitting residents to return safely to their houses.
Addressing considerations concerning the army’s response time, Gen Musa acknowledged the vastness of the affected space and clarified, “We can’t be in every single place.”
He stated efforts have been underway to boost response instances and stop future incidents.
He recognized an absence of political will in any respect ranges of presidency as a major hurdle in resolving the prevailing insecurity within the nation, stressing that political choices have been essential to overcoming challenges and that the army’s effectiveness relied on sturdy assist and directives from the political class.
“The army can solely accomplish that a lot; it’s a political resolution, not a army resolution on what’s to be achieved,” Gen Musa concluded.