The ongoing onslaught against terrorists in some parts of the country will not be deterred by the unfortunate attacks being carried out against troops and innocent civilians by the insurgents, the Defence Headquarters said on Monday.
A statement by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Chris Olukolade, said the terrorists, who move from village to village attacking innocent civilians, are those escaping from the onslaught against their makeshift hideout along the border and entry point from neighbouring countries.
Olukolade said the military was stepping up its fighting patrols by air and land.
He said the fight covers the forests and hills of the affected areas and other parts of the North East where the Boko Haram terrorists are hiding.
He added: “The security forces will continue to employ necessary fire power to enhance the effectiveness of the mission until the terrorists are duly curtailed.”
Olukolade said locations that are prone to attacks are being reinforced by the military, while the general area is now under heightened surveillance and patrols, adding: “Some suspected perpetrators of the recent assault have been apprehended and weapons recovered from them.”
Olukolade solicited for the understanding of the general public and timely information in order to fully curb the activities of the insurgents.
He said: “While appealing for the patience of the general public, the citizens in the affected areas are encouraged to provide security agencies with TIMELY information to forestall the activities of the fleeing terrorists whose attacks on soft targets are intended to provoke fear and create a false sense of invisibility.”
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