The Defence Headquarters has uncovered plans by Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province terrorists to attack critical infrastructure in Nigeria.
Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, shared this information during a press briefing on Thursday.
“We are aware of some of the plans to target some critical infrastructure in the country. Accordingly, we have placed measures to forestall such plans,” Maj.-Gen. Buba stated.
He added that security agencies responsible for protecting critical infrastructure have been alerted and some of the terrorist plans have already been thwarted. “Security agencies responsible for securing critical infrastructure and facilities have also been placed on alert. Accordingly, some of such plans have been frustrated,” he said.
The Defence spokesman urged citizens to support the military by providing useful information to help identify terrorist collaborators within communities. “These terrorists are the enemy that must be fought and defeated. They are responsible for keeping the nation in an almost constant state of counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency,” Buba said.
He highlighted the dangers posed by these terrorist groups, noting that they are determined to harm citizens. “In this fight, citizens must understand that, we must never compromise on security, otherwise everyone’s security will be compromised. This is a situation that cannot be over emphasised for us to live in safety and security,” he emphasised.
Buba also stressed that the military is committed to making terrorists pay for their actions against citizens. “We recognise and have included this as part of our strategy to win the war. Overall, we have no choice but to fight for the safety and security of our citizens. We also fight to safeguard our nation and preserve our way of life as a people. For us as a force, Defence is the essence of what we do as an armed forces,” he said.
He concluded with a strong message of determination: “Accordingly, we would defeat the terrorists on the battlefield and help our nation flourish again.”
