Nigerian Military Is Not Bias In It’s Operations In Benue, Taraba-DHQ
By Lazarus Zakaa
The Nigerian Military has debunked the news going round in some quarters and the media that the Troops operating at the boundary between Taraba and Benue States is taking side, by preventing the Tivs from returning to their homes.
The Coordinator, Defence media Operations, Major General, John Enenche made the clarification in a statement released to press on Monday.
He said, the comment from some individuals are coming after Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke and the Internal Security outfits of both Taraba and Benue States, have stabilised the security situation in the general area of confict between the two tribes.
According to him, ” It is necessary to remind Nigerians that its Military is a force that serves the interest of all Nigerians equally as guided by relevant laws.
“Additionally, the Armed Forces of Nigeria is made up of professionals with adequate training on Internal Security issues and conflict management.”
” Therefore, the high Command of the Nigerian Military debunks this fallacy of preventing the Tivs from returning home after the crisis.”
Gen.Enenche assured the general public of the total loyalty of the Armed Forces of Nigeria to constituted authorities as well as full commitment to the protection of lives and property of Nigerians.
