The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has constituted a board of enquiry to ascertain the remote and immediate cause(s) of the breach of security at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) on Tuesday with a view to sanctioning any personnel found culpable and also to prevent future occurrence.
In a statement, Director Defence Information, Major General Benjamin Olufemi Sawyerr also denied a media report alleging that the personnel on duty at the NDA CCTV monitoring room were sleeping when bandits attacked the officers’ residential quarters leading to the death of two officers and the abduction of 1 other officer.
The DHQ stated that the allegation is untrue and hence challenge the online media platform to publish forthwith a verifiable proof of personnel sleeping during the incident.
The DHQ also cautioned the media platform against being used as a propaganda tool by enemies of the country.
It said the media platform should not consciously or unconsciously collaborate with these unscrupulous elements to spread unverified stories on the unfortunate event that occurred at NDA Kaduna while tarnishing the good image and reputation of personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria in the eyes of the civil populace.
“It is perhaps important to mention that the Armed Forced as a professional force consist of highly trained personnel who are dedicated to their duties of protecting lives and property of all Nigerians.
“Let me use this opportunity, to reiterate that the NDA authorities, acting on the directive of the Chief of Defence Staff has constituted a board of enquiry to ascertain the remote and immediate cause(s) of the breach of security with a view to sanction any personnel found culpable and also prevent future occurrence.
“Let me also assure that we shall continue to update the general public as events unfold as we are all aware the search and rescue of the abducted officer is still on. Troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria will continue with it’s operations to ensure all those involved in the dastardly act are brought to justice. Thank you for your unwavering support to the Armed Forces,” Sawyerr said.
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