FG Vows To Apprehend Killers Of Soldiers

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has  assured Nigerians that the mastermind of the gruesome killing of 17 military officers in Delta State will soon be apprehended and made to face the wrath of the law.
General Musa gave the assurance in Abuja, while addressing the Chairman, House Committee on Defence, Hon. Babajimi Benson and other Committee members.
The Chief of Defence Staff who applauded the Committee’s support, reiterated the Service’s resolve towards ending the insecurity ravaging the country.
He maintained that the military is doing everything possible to bring an end to the present security situations in the country, adding that the security challenges are a phase in the life of the country which will soon become a thing of the past.
While soliciting for the cooperation of all Nigerians, General Musa expressed grief over the way the military men who went to Delta for peace keeping were gruesomely murdered.
The Chief of Defence Staff, who affirmed that the Military is aware of the kingpin behind the killing in Delta Community, which occurred on Thursday, vowed that the mastermind of the killings will be apprehended soon.
He said: “The situation is an ongoing, it’s an ongoing operation but we won’t want to say much other than we already know the perpetrators. Already we have done it and they’ve run away. We have information where they’ve gone to hide, some people are giving them refuge, some people are giving them support.
“We just want to tell Nigerians that we are following up on every aspect of it. Those guys that committed this heinous crime will not go free, they will be brought to book. We know how to get them, we are going to go after them.
“We want to appeal to anybody who has anything to do with them to desist because even during the investigation we are able to find out that they are assisting them in one way or the other will be part of it. He’s not going to be set free. The days of impunity are over, we are going to do that.
“And to the larger society, Nigerians should be hopeful, the government is doing well and the Armed Forces is doing its best and all the security agencies are working to ensure that we restore peace and security in Nigeria.”
He also assured President Tinubu that the Armed Forces are not sleeping, adding that all the abducted students and others will be freed.
General Musa also maintained that the successful contribution of the Nigerian Army contributed immensely to the improvement in daily oil production.
Speaking earlier, Chairman, House Committee on Defence, Hon. Babajimi Benson who expressed confidence in the capacity of the Chief of Defence Staff to deliver on the Armed Forces mandates, however noted Nigerians are tired of excuses.
While urging the Military to do everything possible to bring to an end the current insecurities in the country, Hon. Benson said: “As you know, the National Assembly’s responsibility for oversight of the executive is an exclusive provision in Sections 88 and 89 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and in the Standing Orders & Rules of the House. This exercise is designed to promote good governance, accountability, and transparency as well as effective service delivery, particularly in the security sector, for Nigerians.
“We recognise this institution’s critical role in protecting our nation’s sovereignty, defending our borders, and promoting peace and stability both domestically and intern.