Mr. Ihejirika, a retired army lieutenant general, told the News Agency of Nigeria in Sokoto that such deployment would prevent illegal arms importation into the country.

He said the military would work hand in hand with other security agencies in preventing and arresting all those involved in the illegal business. He explained that illegal arms importation posed a threat to the country’s corporate existence.

Mr. Ihejirika also called on traditional leaders to complement the effort of the security agencies by sensitising the people on the need to be security conscious and report dubious characters.

He said that the active support of the royal fathers would enable members of the public to come forward with information on bad eggs in the society.
He explained that since security officers could not be everywhere all the time, Nigerians should develop the habit of offering information that could lead to the arrest of insurgents.

Mr. Ihejirika said the Nigeria Army and other security agencies were in dire need of intelligence reports from members of the public.

He explained that such information would enable the security agencies to come out with a formidable security method for peace, progress, and political stability.

(NAN)

EMERITUS85: chai the peoples general always galant

this is the worst mistake GEJ made (retiring Ihejirika)

boko boys no get mouth when he was incharge.

Gej committed a great blunder there

DankemzI: A man of Integrity,.... When GeJ steps down come 2o19 2015 Nigerians will be remembering his good deeds!

oduastates: So says someone who could not secure military bases .

Idrismusty97:
http://m.premiumtimesng.com/news/165951-ihejirika-calls-for-deployment-of-soldiers-to-nigerias-borders.html

otokx: The man should learn the art of silence, he should be in his village farning.

saintneo:

This post is filled with disrespect.

The former Chief of Army Staff should be address as:

Lt. General Ihejirika(rtd) and not Mr Ihejirika.

DOMINUSCREDO:

Bloody bastard

ImperialYoruba:

If it wasnt for federal character Ihejirika would never have made it to that rank, but we must promote an Iboman, you know, so he was pushed up to fill a role far bigger than he had the skill and comperency to manage.

He is to the military what Gej is to politics...meek and lost!

saintneo:

Mate! I have no idea what you are talking about.

Please don't bring any stupïd tribal nonsense into my suggestion

If a retired officer is being addressed he/she is addressed with the last rank attained......simple.

NafeesaAA: He should concentrate on his Gubernatorial aspirations in Abia State and pray his brothers don't give him the Soludo / Dora treatment

oduastates: So says someone who could not secure military bases .

Brimmie: Bullshyte!! All their Weapons are imported via the Southern Ports.

otokx:

Is that the best you can come up with?