The Defense Headquarters has initiated an investigation into a circulating video clip on various social media platforms depicting soldiers engaged with bandits in an undisclosed location within Katsina State. According to Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, the Director of Defense Information, the Defense Headquarters is actively examining the video to verify the authenticity of the soldiers appearing in uniform.
Gusau stated that the Defense Headquarters is aware of certain bandits’ intentions to renounce their criminal activities and surrender their weapons to the authorities, a development that has shown promising results and is currently ongoing.
He further conveyed that General Christopher Gwabin Musa, the Chief of Defense Staff, assures Nigerians that the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) are committed to employing all lawful means to ensure peace and stability prevail in our beloved nation.
Gusau reassured Nigerians that the non-violent strategies implemented to restore peace are yielding positive outcomes, with numerous bandits and other criminal elements willingly surrendering to the authorities. He urged governments at all levels to facilitate the surrender process for those genuinely seeking redemption while the opportunity remains open.
He emphasized that the Defense Headquarters is diligently working towards reestablishing peace and tranquility throughout the nation and urged all citizens to remain calm and law-abiding during these efforts.
