The Defence Headquarters has initiated an investigation into a video clip doing the rounds on various social media platforms depicting soldiers’ engagement with bandits in an undisclosed location within Katsina State.
According to Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, the Director of Defence Information, the Defence Headquarters was actively examining the video to verify the authenticity of the soldiers appearing in uniform.
Gusau stated that the Defence Headquarters was aware of certain bandits’ intentions to renounce their criminal activities and surrender their weapons to the authorities, a development that had shown promising results and was ongoing.
He further conveyed that General Christopher Gwabin Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff, assured Nigerians that the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) were committed to employing all lawful means to ensure peace and stability prevailed in the nation.
Gusau reassured Nigerians that the non-violent strategies implemented to restore peace were yielding positive outcomes, with numerous bandits and other criminal elements willingly surrendering to the authorities.
He urged governments at all levels to facilitate the surrender process for those genuinely seeking redemption while the opportunity remained open.
He emphasized that the Defence Headquarters was diligently working towards reestablishing peace and tranquility throughout the nation and urged all citizens to remain calm and law-abiding during these efforts.
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