The military has commenced a full scale internal security operations in the North– central states of Benue, Nasarawa and Plateau, the Defence Headquarters said yesterday.
A statement issued by Director of Defence Information (DDI), Major General Chris Olukolade, said the military onslaught was a joint operation designed to put an end to the activities of all armed men and criminal gangs who have been engaging in wanton killing and destruction of lives and property in three North-central states.
The statement said: “Troops have already been deployed for a major offensive which is covering Benue, Nasarawa and Plateau states.
“The Internal Security Operations is meant to capture and neutralize all the enclaves of criminal gangs. The Nigerian Air Force, Police and other security agencies are also participating in the operation designed to restore peace in the affected states.”
The statement enjoined law-abiding citizens to cooperate by providing timely and useful information to facilitate the operation.
