Good news as defence chief claims security threats going down
- Gen. Lucky Irabor says though insecurity is still a challenge, the present level can not be compared to the previous one
- As a result of this, the Chief of Defence Staff commended members of the armed forces, especially the veterans
- He added that there is ample opportunity to escalate the actions that brought the peace that we now enjoy
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Things are getting better in Nigeria in terms of security according to the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor.
He said though insecurity is still a challenge, the present level can not be compared to the previous one.
Irabor stated this during a church service to mark this years’ Armed Forces Remembrance Day, said the security threats facing the country would soon become history, Daily Trust reports.
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He said:
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“I would like to specially commend members of the armed forces, especially the veterans who laid the foundation on which we are building upon to bring peace and security to every part of the country.
“There are challenges but the challenges are not as much as where we started from. That gives hope for everyone as we go into the year.
“There is ample opportunity to escalate the actions that brought the peace that we now enjoy and also to take it to another level where there would be no need for anyone to live in fear in any part of the country.”
Meanwhile, in his goodwill message, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, noted that the Celebration is organised annually in recognition of fallen heroes; gallant men and women, who paid the supreme price in the defence of peace, unity and prosperity of Nigeria and the world at large.
He insisted that their sacrifices will never be forgotten and prayed for the repose of their souls, adding that care for the injured personnel will remain a cardinal focus under his watch.
Jubilation in Zamfara as notorious kidnap lord releases over 50 abducted victims
In another report, a notorious and highly wanted kidnapper in Zamfara state has released 53 people who had been under his captivity for a long time.
Bello Turji made the release weeks after he had written a letter to the Shinkafi Emirate Council stating his willingness to turn a new leaf. Turji in his letter had said that he was willing to lay down his arms and embrace peace as warned by the state governor.
Some residents of the state said that the recent release of victims by Turji and his team is part of the dialogue with the kidnap lord with relevant authorities.
Source: Legit.ng
