The Nigerian Army on Sunday warned that any citizen caught in possession of arms and ammunition would be dealt with in accordance with the law.

It, however, assured every law-abiding citizen of equal protection and security of lives and property irrespective of status.

The army gave the warning in a statement issued by its spokesman, Brig.-Gen. Texas Chukwu in reaction to accusation leveled against it by Gen. T.Y. Danjuma, a former Chief of Army Staff.

Speaking during the convocation ceremony of the Taraba State University on Saturday, Danjuma had accused the Armed Forces of Nigeria of colluding with militias and other criminal elements operating in the state.

The former army chief also alleged that the armed forces were “unable to provide security for the citizens of Taraba State’’ and called on the people “to take up arms and defend themselves.’’

Chukwu said: “The Nigerian Army views this statement made by the former Chief of Army Staff as most unfortunate at this critical time that the military has embarked upon demilitarisation of the North Central region of the country.’’

He said that although the army would not want to join issues with the elder statesman, certain facts needed to be clearly stated in the interest of the Taraba people and Nigerians in general.

Chukwu said the army is constitutionally charged with the responsibility of defending the territorial integrity of Nigeria and to aid the civil authority whenever called upon to do so.

He said that it was in line with this that the army was authorised to conduct “Exercise Ayem Akpatuma’’ – Cat Race in six states, including Taraba.

The army spokesman explained that under the exercise, troops were deployed to curb menace of the herdsmen/farmers conflict and other criminal activities in the North central zone, amongst others.

“It is noteworthy to state that at the inception of Exercise Ayem Akpatuma, the Taraba State Government did not cooperate with the Nigerian Army due to the army’s stance to remain absolutely neutral in the herdsmen-farmers crisis.

“The Nigerian Army will continue to remain as such.

“For avoidance of doubt, the Nigerian Army advises the people of Taraba State and indeed all other Nigerians to continue in their day-to-day activities and be law abiding as anyone caught with arms and ammunition will be dealt with accordance with the laws of the land.

“Every law-abiding citizen is assured of equal protection and security of their lives and property irrespective of his/her person,’’ he said.

Meanwhile, Chukwu said that the army had arrested three suspected criminals in Taraba on Saturday.

He said one of them; Rapheal Yakwa was arrested while taking unauthorised and suspicious photographs in a military event.

Chukwu alleged that during preliminary investigation, it was discovered Yakwa was among some youths “being sponsored by certain individuals of Taraba State to cause uprisings in the area.’’

“He has also confessed to have participated in most nefarious activities of a group; this was further proven by series of media content discovered on his mobile phone.

“His – Yakwa, confession has led to the arrest of another suspect, Irambariye Mamman, who is said to be the youth leader as well as the leader of the group.

“Also apprehended is one Micah Audu, who has confessed to be member of the gang,’’ he said. (NAN)


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They know where to begin...

Of course except fulani terrorists.

If you don't defend yourselves from these killer herdsmen, you will be killed ONE BY ONE. A word is enough for the wise

This is only idiotic country in world where the army continues foolishly to invoke their responsibility to defend the territory of the country when the people are called to bear arms. How does Nigerians bearing of arm for self defense translates into invasion of Nigeria? A democracy is also allow the people to defend themselves.

No one who desire to protect his family should listen to Nigerian army. This is the tactics they use to disarm communities before herdsman attack.
Similar thing happened in Southern Kaduna were a certain community was warned in advance by unknown person to hide their arms that soldiers are coming. The people hurriedly hid their arms and waited, only for terrorist herdsmen to show up from nowhere, killing people on sight. The villagers couldn't defend themselves because they hid their weapons. This is exactly what Nigerian army are doing.

Nigerians should have it at the back of their minds that self defence is a Human Right!
You have the right to defend yourself and your family from terrorist attackers.

saaron:
No one who desire to protect his family should listen to Nigerian army. This is the tactics they use to disarm communities before herdsman attack.
Similar thing happened in Southern Kaduna were a certain community was warned in advance by unknown person to hide their arms that soldiers are coming. The people hurriedly hid their arms and waited, only for terrorist herdsmen to show up from nowhere, killing people on sight. The villagers couldn't defend themselves because they hid their weapons. This is exactly what Nigerian army are doing.

Nigerians should have it at the back of their minds that self defence is a Human Right!
You have the right to defend yourself and your family from terrorist attackers.

That's the idea behind the amnesty programme. They are shocked that Niger Delta boys are still armed. They are using others means to ensure we are completely defenseless.

While Fulanis have been wielding AK-47,Jihadist sword,cudgets since antiquity while this godforsaken compromised army have looked on.
TY Danjuma said, “You must rise to protect yourselves from these people; if you depend on the armed forces to protect you, you will all die".
Thunder strike any one who talk of army protection in
Nigeria.

Ken4Christ:


That's the idea behind the amnesty programme. They are shocked that Niger Delta boys are still armed. They are using others means to ensure we are completely defenseless.

Niger Delta boys are wise. No sensible person will make himself a sitting duck by submitting his arm at this time when sponsored genocide and ethnic cleansing are committed under the watchful eyes of the military.
I'm my own security.

Useless army

Look what this one is saying. Smh

The more the army talk the more they look like Fulani army. If you like yourself protect yourself and your family

The Fulani military has gone mad.