The Nigerian Army yesterday said suspected Boko Haram insurgents are daily arrested in Lagos and Ogun states.
General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division, Gen. Isidore Edet stated this during an interdenominational church service at Saint Charles Lwanga Catholic Church, Ikeja Cantonment, to mark the Army Day celebration.
He said the army is investigating an alleged coup against the government, warning soldiers to be mindful of the things they say and do.
“That is why we are asking soldiers to be on the alert. We have reasons to be on the alert more than before when we fought Boko Haram fiercely.
‘’Almost on a daily basis, we arrest Boko Haram members in Lagos. They have seen that the war is being won so they are running. The army in conjunction with other security agencies arrest them almost daily.
‘’Initially, they deny when we ask them questions, but when we profile them, they start revealing where they fought, how they killed soldiers, how they detonated bombs in post office, Maiduguri, and so on.
‘’By this, we do what we need to do by sending them to the higher authorities to do what the laws and the constitution of Nigeria says it will do with them. So, you must be on the alert and watch out for strangers who may stroll into the barracks. Ask them questions and report such persons to security agents to know the person’s mission.”
‘’Many of our colleagues have died in this war against Boko Haram. Some of them, we have seen their graves and some we did not see. So, we have every reason for those that are still alive to thank God for giving us victory against Boko Haram.
‘’So many others are amputated, some are even using crutches because they fought against Boko Haram so that we would have one country. About a year ago, we were the object of public ridicule, those of us in uniforms, if we talk, the public will say go and fight Boko haram and stop making noise.
‘’But we thank today that the Almighty God, who trained our hands for war, has taken the shame away. And now, the Nigerian people are proud of us again as their soldiers, saying we are in the front line.”
Sounding a strong warning to officers and soldiers on the alleged coup, Edet said: “Within the military where there are rumours of coup, whether they are perceived or real; soldiers should be careful in the company they keep and the things they say. “Army is investigating the coup rumour. Even during military rule army investigated to know the veracity of coup rumour.
“Be watchful of the people that come to our barracks and enter our mess. Be careful what they say because when people want to plan such things, they come into our barracks and incite soldiers.
“Be careful of such people and report them. Do not allow yourself to be in their company because you may be in the wrong place.
“Even in your telephone conversations you should be careful. Whatever you say on air is being monitored and being collated. We expect a 100 percent loyalty. Avoid the company of people who come with misguided utterances against the government.” Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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