The Nigerian Army on Monday
announced that Exercise AYEM AKPATUMA has been extended in Taraba State.
This came barely ten days after
retired General TY Danjuma advised Nigerians to defend themselves before killer
herdsmen wipe them out.
Danjuma, who spoke at the maiden
convocation ceremony of Taraba State University in Jalingo, the state capital,
called on the people to rise against “ethnic cleansing”.
“You must rise to protect
yourselves from these people, if you depend on the armed forces to protect you,
you will all die.
“This ethnic cleansing must stop
in Taraba, and it must stop in Nigeria,” Danjuma warned.
A statement by Brigadier General
Texas Chukwu, Director Army Public Relations recalled that the operation was
flagged off on 20th February, 2018 in North Central and parts of North West on
planning and conduct of ‘Military Operations Other Than War’.
The statement reads: “The
exercise was also aimed at further sustaining Nigerian Army’s constitutional
roles of defending the territorial integrity of Nigeria as well as aiding the
civil authority to maintain peace and security.
“Exercise AYEM AKPATUMA has
recorded tremendous successes in spite of challenges. However, the exercise
needs to be sustained in some areas in other to consolidate on the initial
gains.
“In view of the development, the
ongoing exercise AYEM AKPATUMA in Taraba State has been extended for 2 months.
The extention becomes necessary in order to further consolidate on the gains
achieved so far and due to calls by well-meaning Nigerians.
“The extension would facilitate
the Nigerian Army’s effort of ridding the affected areas of militants and other
criminal elements.
“The general public, particularly
residents of Taraba State are therefore requested to cooperate with the troops
by giving useful and timely information to enable them carry out their
constitutional duties effectively.”
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