The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) yesterday said troops have thwarted plans by terrorists to destroy critical infrastructure in the country.
It said that troops also placed measures to forestall further plans, and placed security agencies responsible for securing critical infrastructure and facilities on alert.
Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, during a news conference at the Defence Headquarters, said: “Troops are confronted by a vicious enemy that is constantly trying to kill citizens or have killed citizens. Indeed, these terror groups are responsible for perpetrating insecurity across the country and will not stop doing what they are doing, until they are stopped.
“We are aware of some of the plans to target some critical infrastructure in the country. Accordingly, we have placed measures to forestall such plans. Security agencies responsible for securing critical infrastructure and facilities have also been placed on alert. Accordingly, some of such plans have been frustrated.
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“In this fight, citizens must understand that we must never compromise on security; otherwise everyone’s security will be compromised. This is a situation that cannot be over-emphasized for us to live in safety and security.
“Meanwhile, the military is doing what is needed at this time. We force the terrorist to pay a price for every act of aggression against Nigerians. We recognise and have included this as part of our strategy to win the war.
“Overall, we have no choice but to fight for the safety and security of our people. We also fight to safeguard our country and preserve our way of life as a people. Defence is the essence of what we do as Armed Forces. Accordingly, we would defeat the terrorists on the battlefield and help our country flourish again.”