The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has initiated an inquiry into a widely circulated video depicting soldiers purportedly engaged in negotiations with armed bandits in Katsina State.
Brigadier-General Tukur Gusau, the Director of Defence Information, addressed the viral video, affirming the DHQ’s awareness of the bandits’ intention to consider repentance.
He said “The DHQ is investigating the video to confirm its authenticity as regards the soldiers seen in uniform.
The DHQ is aware of the resolve of some bandits to repent and hand over their weapons to the authority. This is yeilding 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.
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.”
