The Defence Headquarters (DFQ) has said it will investigate the video clip in circulation across the social media handles of some soldiers engaging with bandits somewhere in Katsina State. This it says will enable them confirm its authenticity as regards the soldiers seen in uniform.
However, a statement from the Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau says the DHQ is aware of the resolve of some bandits to repent and hand over their weapons to the authority. This is yielding good results and is ongoing.
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa assures Nigerians that the AFN will engage in every lawful means possible to ensure peace and stability reign in our dear nation.
The DHQ assures Nigerians that it’s non-kinetic measures aimed at restoration of peace is yielding results, with several bandits and other criminal elements surrendering to authority.
According to the statement, “Governments at all levels are encouraged to allow bandits genuinely willing to surrender to do so while the window is still open.
“Defence Headquarters is doing everything possible to restore peace and tranquility all over the country and urge all citizens to remain calm and be law abiding,” the statement said.
